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War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love (2014)

por Rebecca Frankel

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"Under the cover of night, deep in the desert of Afghanistan, a US Army handler led a Special Forces patrol with his military working dog. Without warning an insurgent popped up, his weapon raised. At the handler's command, the dog charged their attacker. There was the flash of steel, the blur of fur, and the sound of a single shot; the handler watched his dog take a bullet. During the weeks it would take the dog to heal, the handler never left its side. The dog had saved his life. Loyal and courageous, dogs are truly man's best friend on the battlefield. While the soldiers may not always feel comfortable calling the bond they form love, the emotions involved are strong and complicated. In War Dogs, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting, her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs' special abilities--from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. The history of dogs in the US military is long and rich, from the spirit-lifting mascots of the Civil War to the dogs still leading patrols hunting for IEDs today. Frankel not only interviewed handlers who deployed with dogs in wars from Vietnam to Iraq, but top military commanders, K-9 program managers, combat-trained therapists who brought dogs into war zones as part of a preemptive measure to stave off PTSD, and veterinary technicians stationed in Bagram. She makes a passionate case for maintaining a robust war-dog force. In a post-9/11 world rife with terrorist threats, nothing is more effective than a bomb-sniffing dog and his handler. With a compelling cast of humans and animals, this moving book is a must read for all dog lovers--military and otherwise"--… (mais)
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Wonderful book! ( )
  CasSprout | Dec 18, 2022 |
This book is mostly about the contemporary military working dog (MWD) and their handlers, with a brief history of the use of dogs in war and some very interesting looks at dog behavior and abilities. I found the authors stories from first hand interviews and experience to be the most interesting and full of personal details that brought the stories to life. I found the history of War Dog programs in the US military enlightening too, hopefully the programs will be maintained (granted in a drawn down manner) between conflicts, so that War Dogs can be ready to assist America's fighting men and women in any future conflicts. This book was written in an easily accessible style by someone outside the MWD world and I quickly got drawn in, and thoroughly enjoyed this book. I received a free ARC of this book through Goodreads First Reads giveaways.
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  SteveKey | Jan 8, 2021 |
War Dogs is a compilation of many stories of dogs, who fought in battle, saved the sanity of soldiers both mentally and physically, and loved their companion. Dogs hold a special part of my heart, as they love unconditionally and bring joy to my life daily. This book offers story after story of love, protection, and sacrifice of themselves. I love the quote within the pages, “If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went” Will Rogers. The section focuses on those furry companions who gave their life to protect their person. One part focuses on the love between a war dog and a person. The author notes that research has been done over and over again on the benefits of having a dog on a human, such as a stress reducer by allowing our bodies to release serotonin, which brings happiness. The stories in this part of the book offer clear examples of dogs who benefit from the love of their human in similar ways. I highly recommend this read and will book talk it in our middle school library on Monday, along with Buried Alive. Students may check either out then! #lfleads #LFMS #hottingerhighlights #middleschoolela #middleschool #dogbooks #americaswardogs ( )
  lflareads | Jun 27, 2020 |
3.5 Stars
A journey through the writer's experiences with Working Military Dogs and their handlers, mostly through a training course. There's some short interlacing stories of these pairs (although I wish there were more), some during conflicts, some after, with a focus on the usefulness and skill of the dogs and the positive outcomes the animals have on people. Also, a discussion on the effects of PTSD on both. Very good read, especially if you know what you are getting. I initially thought the book would have more individual stories in greater detail, but it's still a story that needs to be told.

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  LibStaff2 | Aug 23, 2016 |
War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love by Rebecca Frankel is a fantastic novel of love and war and dogs and heroes. The author discusses how dogs have been a help in wars since early wars all the way to the present. She interviews many handlers and has many pictures and stories. I am a big animal and dog lover and I found this a touching and wonderful book. The love and bond between the handler and dogs, the heroism, the special senses of the dogs, and the senses to the emotions of their humans is amazing and heartwarming. For all dog lovers, history buffs, and for those that want to get something for someone that "has everything", this is the book for you. I won this book on Goodreads and I am so glad I did, this is a real joy for me. Thanks. It is so well written and tells us the other heroes of war. Thanks. ( )
  MontzaleeW | Aug 13, 2016 |
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"Under the cover of night, deep in the desert of Afghanistan, a US Army handler led a Special Forces patrol with his military working dog. Without warning an insurgent popped up, his weapon raised. At the handler's command, the dog charged their attacker. There was the flash of steel, the blur of fur, and the sound of a single shot; the handler watched his dog take a bullet. During the weeks it would take the dog to heal, the handler never left its side. The dog had saved his life. Loyal and courageous, dogs are truly man's best friend on the battlefield. While the soldiers may not always feel comfortable calling the bond they form love, the emotions involved are strong and complicated. In War Dogs, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting, her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs' special abilities--from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. The history of dogs in the US military is long and rich, from the spirit-lifting mascots of the Civil War to the dogs still leading patrols hunting for IEDs today. Frankel not only interviewed handlers who deployed with dogs in wars from Vietnam to Iraq, but top military commanders, K-9 program managers, combat-trained therapists who brought dogs into war zones as part of a preemptive measure to stave off PTSD, and veterinary technicians stationed in Bagram. She makes a passionate case for maintaining a robust war-dog force. In a post-9/11 world rife with terrorist threats, nothing is more effective than a bomb-sniffing dog and his handler. With a compelling cast of humans and animals, this moving book is a must read for all dog lovers--military and otherwise"--

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