War dogs

[blackcob]

Having touched on this in the other (totally rambling, de-railed ) thread I've found a series of photos of dogs serving on the front line. Just thought I'd share. I will ask my dad to take some pics next time he's there, if he can.

 

[ChesnutsRoasting]

The first pic was on the cover the Saturday mail supplement - s..t just admitted I read the mail - absolutely amazing photo. The boys in uniform aren't too bad either!

 

[Spudlet]

This is a memorial for the War Dogs of the South Pacific in WWII

I watched a documentary on them a while back, and they were amazing - most were pet dogs donated to the war effort, and most of the survivors were successfully rehabilitated and went home at the end of the war.

The soldiers loved them as they could sleep safely knowing they had a dog to watch their backs

 

[MurphysMinder]

Amazing pictures, thanks for posting them.

 

[numptynoelle]

I've gone all teary looking at these photos - those brave men and dogs.
Thank you for posting them.

 

[kirstyhen]

Love the picture of the Soldier with his Lab, fantastic photo!
Typical bloody Spaniel too, looking as goofy as possible with it's tongue hanging out

Brilliant pictures.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing.

This always gets me....

http://jetofiada.tripod.com/Story.htm#Jet of Iada btm

Good early history of the shep in Britain too.