"Military Dogs of World War II examines a heartwarming but serious topic and reminds senior leaders and servicemembers of all ranks of the critical contributions made by every level of the force. It is an illuminating quick read on an often overlooked and ongoing part of the overall military effort." – Parameters
Animals, especially dogs, have served in all the wars of men since time immemorial. During World War II, most combatant nations employed dogs on the battlefield in a number of ways including searching for injured men or downed airmen; detecting mines; carrying messages between units or dragging communications wires, particularly in difficult terrain; transporting supplies; and sentry duty.
This illustrated book is an overview of how dogs were trained and used in WWII by different countries, including the stories of some of the individual animals that served. It also summarizes the various programs established to take care of the animals and send them home after the war.
Introduction
War Dog Jobs United States Britain and the Commonwealth Holland Russia Germany Japan After the War
Susan Bulanda is an author and certified animal behavior consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and a retired adjunct professor.
"Military Dogs of World War II examines a heartwarming but serious topic and reminds senior leaders and servicemembers of all ranks of the critical contributions made by every level of the force. It is an illuminating quick read on an often overlooked and ongoing part of the overall military effort."
~Parameters
"Like all the other books in the Casemate Illustrated series, this is an excellent resource for creating toy soldier dioramas, wargaming and modeling."
~Toy Soldier Collector
“We are told that a dog is man’s best friend and this book goes far to proving it. It is ... a good introduction written by someone with a love of the subject.”
~ARRSE
“A new book from the Casemate Illustrated series, but covering a very different subject. Lots of photos to support the text, this is an easy read, and Casemate are to applauded for publishing such an unusual facet of warfare.”
~Tankette
“If you like dog anecdotes, you'll love this book, especially if the named dogs receive medals.”
~Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
"Anyone wanting to add an excellent history book detailing the use of dogs in military service during World War II with the allied and axis militaries to their personal library will be pleased with this informative and interesting book."
~Armorama
"...a fascinating and informative read from start to finish."
~Midwest Book Review
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