Bonded By Battle
The Powerful Friendships of Military Dogs and Soldiers, from the Civil War to Operation Iraqi Freedom
Published on 2. May 2017
Book
Hardback
152 pages
978-0-9764434-6-9 (ISBN)
Description
For the first time, learn the whole 150-year story of how dogs and soldiers built a relationship on and off the battlefield, teaming up to become our militarys most advanced counter-terrorism weapon. Dogs served as mascots in the Civil War and World War I, where soldiers discovered they were more than great companions. The dogs could sniff out mustard gas and booby traps, ID enemy combatants and roadside bombs. Endorsed by the Provost Marshall General of the U.S. Army. Official selection of the Ohioana Book Festival.
Reviews / Votes
"Outstanding book! Nancy has captured what it's like for both the dog and handler" Darrell Trent, Vietnam sentry dog handlerMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 155 mm
Weight
370 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9764434-6-9 (9780976443469)
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Person
A native of Brooklyn, New York, Nancy Roe Pimm is the author of nonfiction narratives for young readers. Her book Colos Story: The Life of One Grand Gorilla was selected as a Choose to Read Ohio (CTRO) title for 2013 and 2014. She is also the author of The Indy 500: The Inside Track, The Daytona 500: The Thrill and Thunder of the Great American Race, The Heart of the Beast: Eight Great Gorilla Stories, and The Jerrie Mock Story: The First Woman to Fly Solo Around the World. All five titles were Junior Library Guild Selections. She lives in Ohio.