num_pages: 202
description: Sheila Keenan's captivating stories paired with Nathan Fox's stunning art bring the heroic military actions of man's best friend to life!Some war heroes heard the wind whistling over a hidden trip wire.Some war heroes sniffed out a sniper 1000 yards away.Some war heroes stood tall . . . on four legs!DOGS OF WAR is a graphic novel that tells the stories of the canine military heroes of World War I World War II and the Vietnam War. This collection of three fictional stories was inspired by historic battles and real military practice. Each story tells the remarkable adventures of a soldier and his service dog and is rendered with fascinating and beautiful detail bringing to life the faithful dogs who braved bombs barrages and battles to save the lives of countless soldiers.Based on the real-life roles of military dogs that served as Red Cross rescuers messengers scouts search-and-rescue teams sentries and mascots DOGS OF WAR captures both the adventure and the devastation brought on by war as well as the celebrations of life and friendship between boys and their dogs.
language: English
title: Dogs of War
publisher: Graphix