War Dogs

A History of Loyalty and Heroism

By: Michael G. Lemish

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Paperback | 1 November 1999

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Now in trade paperback, War Dogs provides an eye-opening look at unsung canine heroes from World War I to the present. Terriers, shepherds, beagles, collies, huskies, and Dobermans are only a few of the breeds that have pulled sleds, searched caves and bunkers, and even parachuted into combat. Michael Lemish has collected true stories and rare photographs that reflect the strong bonds that have formed between war dogs and their masters as they worked together in dangerous situations. Anyone who has ever loved a dog will love this salute to these four-legged heroes.

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"Astonishing stories about military working dogs...rare, compelling photographs...a fascinating piece of history." ""War Dogs" tells the fascinating, bittersweet story of our unsung animal heroes. It is a poignant tribute to the fifty thousand canine soldiers who have served our country, often at the expense of their own lives." "Once I started reading "War Dogs", I couldn't put it down. Finally a book has been written to honor our K9 heroes. Anyone who loves dogs should buy this book." "For those interested in dogs and American military history, this book is a must. Like the tent, the military dog has never become obsolete. Lemish's accounts of the ups and downs of our military dog programs and our GIs' personal experiences with their dogs make this book fascinating reading."

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Preface	p. ix
Origins of the Modern Military Working Dog	p. 1
A Historical Perspective	p. 1
Early American Ideas	p. 5
The World War I Experience	p. 11
The Mercy Dogs 1914-1918	p. 11
Fleet-footed Messengers	p. 17
Final Participant	p. 21
Stubby: American Mascot Hero	p. 24
Aftermath	p. 28
Between the Wars	p. 30
Starting from Scratch	p. 33
Another War and Still No Dogs	p. 33
The Volunteer Effort	p. 35
Establishment of War Dog Centers	p. 41
Guarding the Home Front	p. 47
Cat Island	p. 53
Marine Devildogs	p. 59
Search and Rescue	p. 64
Ready for Combat	p. 73
Chips	p. 73
Focus on Tactical Dogs	p. 78
M-dogs: Experimental Failure	p. 94
Bougainville	p. 97
CBI Detachment	p. 103
European Operations	p. 110
The Pacific Battles	p. 117
Return of the Canine Veterans	p. 142
Postwar and Korea	p. 149
Official Chaos	p. 149
Into Battle Again	p. 152
Yankee--Take Your Dog and Go Home!	p. 158
Enter the Air Force	p. 161
The Vietnam Saga	p. 167
War on the Horizon	p. 167
On Guard against the VC	p. 172
Return of the Scout Dogs	p. 182
The M-dog Returns	p. 197
Hunting the Viet Cong	p. 206
The Superdog Program	p. 214
Four-Footed Radar	p. 217
The Hostile Environment	p. 222
Exile	p. 230
Lessons Learned	p. 239
The Vietnam Experience	p. 239
Changing Times	p. 244
Epilogue	p. 255
Endnotes	p. 259
Bibliography	p. 273
Index	p. 277
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