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Dogs of War - by Lisa Rogak (Paperback)

Dogs of War - by  Lisa Rogak (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Reveals the amazing range of jobs that dogs in the military now perform. Rogak examines the dogs' training and equipment, and sets the record straight on those rumors of titanium teeth. A must-read for animal lovers everywhere.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Military working dogs gained widespread attention after Cairo participated in the SEAL Team 6 mission that led to Osama bin Laden's death. Before that, few civilians realized that dogs served in combat, let alone that they could parachute from thirty thousand feet up. <p/><i>The Dogs of War</i> reveals the amazing range of jobs that our four-legged soldiers now perform, examines the dogs' training and equipment, and sets the record straight on those rumors of titanium teeth. You'll find heartwarming stories of the deep bond that dogs and their handlers share with each other, and learn how soldiers and civilians can help the cause by fostering puppies or adopting retirees. <p/>An incredible story of the largely unseen but vital role that dogs play in our armed forces, <i>The Dogs of War</i> is a must-read for animal lovers everywhere.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Dogs jumping from airplanes, dogs sacrificing their lives to save their handlers, dogs patrolling dense tropical jungles -- such heroics may seem the stuff of animation fantasy, but Lisa Rogak's The Dogs of War documents the real-life valor of canine warriors. Rogak is to be commended for the book's encyclopedic scope and rich historical detail." --<i>The Washington Post</i> <p/>"Lisa Rogak's The Dogs of War sheds light on why the dog, more than any other animal, holds a special place in our history, and our hearts. The most comprehensive book I have ever read on the subject of military dogs, it exemplifies the indomitable spirit of the dog itself, ever selfless, loyal to a fault." --Steve Duno, author of Last Dog on the Hill <p/>"Canine heroism is eloquently celebrated in Lisa Rogak's <i>The Dogs of War.</i>" --<i>Hudson Valley News</i> <p/>"Most of the accounts in this book will bring tears to your eyes." --<i>The Macon Telegraph</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>LISA ROGAK is the author of the Edgar- and Anthony-nominated <i>Haunted Heart: The Life and Times of Stephen King</i> and editor of the <i>New York Times-</i>bestselling <i>Barack Obama in His Own Words.</i> Her son serves in the United States Army, Delta Company of the 489th Civil Affairs Battalion.</p>

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