War and Dog

Author: Editor: (American) Brian Hamer
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Military dogs have a history of over 2,400 years. Ancient countries like Babylon, Egypt, and Rome once trained military dogs for warfare. During offensives, military dogs were positioned at the front of the battle formation, while slaves followed behind the dogs, and soldiers were in the third row. By the World War I, military dogs began to be used extensively in warfare. Although modern science and technology have brought significant changes to warfare, military dogs still play an important role. This book is a report on the bravery, loyalty, and intelligence of dogs, telling the moving and true stories of many dogs who performed heroic deeds but are forgotten by people. It is a book that will attract all true dog lovers and military history enthusiasts. Throughout the history of human development, there are countless examples of dogs being loyal, selfless, brave, and fearless. Dogs have always been humanity's best friends and the most loyal companions. This "role" of dogs has hardly changed over time. As warfare has evolved, the roles people assign to dogs have also changed. Due to their keen hearing and sense of smell, dogs began to serve as sentinels as early as the Roman era. During the Russo-Japanese War, Russians used dogs to pull sleds for medical aid. During the Spanish-Morocco War, dogs were trained to run along the front lines, draw enemy fire, and expose the positions of enemy firearms. The French long-haired dog "Longbeard" performed heroically in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded a silver medal. The crossbred hunting dog "Sally" was a mascot for a soldier during the American Civil War, comforting dying soldiers. The Newfoundland dog "Goose" saved many Canadian soldiers from grenade attacks during World War II. Throughout history, in military conflicts worldwide, many dogs have been awarded medals for their bravery. The heroic performances of these unsung heroes repeatedly prove that in times of crisis, dogs are the best friends of soldiers. War and Dogs is a book that reports on the bravery, loyalty, and intelligence of dogs, telling the moving and true stories of many dogs who performed heroic deeds but are forgotten by people. It is a book that will attract all true dog lovers and military history enthusiasts.