Dogs have been utilized in war since the Mid 17th Century. - TopicsExpress



          

Dogs have been utilized in war since the Mid 17th Century. "American Pit Bull Terrier mix was the most awarded dog of World War I and became the first dog to be given a rank (of Sergeant) when he discovered, captured, and alerted the Allies to the presence of a German spy.[citation needed] Rags was another notable World War I dog. 1943–1945: The United States Marine Corps used dogs, donated by their American owners, in the Pacific theater to help take islands back from Japanese occupying forces. During this period the Doberman Pinscher became the official dog of the USMC; however, all breeds of dogs were eligible to train to be "war dogs of the Pacific". Of the 549 dogs that returned from the war, only 4 could not be returned to civilian life. Many of the dogs went home with their handlers from the war.[17] Chips was the most decorated war dog during World War II." From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Posted on: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:04:15 +0000

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