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Examines the history, unique abilities, training, job duties, and future of military dogs. Features color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

Tells the incredible true story of Frank Williams, a radarman in Britain's Royal Air Force, and Judy, a purebred pointer, who met as prisoners of war during World War II. Judy, who became the war's only official canine POW, was a fiercely loyal dog who sensed danger-warning her fellow prisoners of imminent attacks and, later, protecting them from brutal beatings. Frank and Judy's friendship, an unbreakable bond forged in the worst circumstances, is one of the great recently uncovered stories of World War II.

Presents the story of famous World War I service dog Sergeant Stubby to trace his adoption as a stray by Private Bob Conroy and the inspiring front-line contributions that earned special awards.

When the author, RAF Police Flight Sergeant Will Barrow, first met Buster, an English springer spaniel, he couldn't have foreseen the impact the animal would eventually have on his life. But Buster was more than a dog, he was literally a lifesaving, bomb-sniffing, best friend who would eventually win the prestigious Crufts Friends for Life Award for his honorable service in five tours of duty in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. In this memoir, Barrow recounts the love and respect one man can have for a dog.

Following orders from the United States Army, several young Japanese American men train K-9 units to hunt Asians during World War II.

Explores several different kinds of animals that human beings have used to help them do work, such as police dogs, truffle-sniffing pigs, and elephants that can lift and carry heavy things.

Traces the history of animals in the military, and describes the role various animals play in the military today. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Learn how animals can be trained to work in law enforcement and military positions"--Provided by publisher.

An account of the vital role dogs play in military operations, discussing dozens of canine heroes, ranging from World War I to the raid on Osama bin Laden, and the bonds that develop between the dogs and their handlers.

"Gabe is a real dog who works with the United States military. ... He uses his sense of smell to find weapons before they hurt anyone"--Provided by publisher.