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Always Faithful : A Memoir of the Marine Dogs of WWII by William W. Putney (2001, Hardcover)
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Published by Free Press in 2001, this hardcover book spans 240 pages and features striking illustrations throughout. A must-read for fans of nature, biography, pets, and history.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherFree Press
ISBN-100743201981
ISBN-139780743201988
eBay Product ID (ePID)1775682
Product Key Features
Book TitleAlways Faithful : a Memoir of the Marine Dogs of WWII
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicMilitary / World War II, Military / United States, Dogs / General, Medical, Animals / General
IllustratorYes
GenrePets, Nature, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorWilliam W. Putney
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight15.7 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-064634
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsLeon Urisauthor of Battle Cry and ExodusA heart-rending story of courage and loyalty that should be celebrated., Bash Dibraauthor of DogSpeakAlways Faithful is a testament to the extraordinary relationship between man and dog, and the extent of a dog's devotion to its owner. The heroism of these war dogs is a perfect example of that devotion, earned by a kind and loving master, and I would recommend the book to anyone who loves, and admires, dogs., Carl T. C. GutierrezGovernor of GuamA great testament to all of the World War II heroes that fought a long, tedious battle here on Guam. The sacrifice that our servicemen and service dogs endured during World War II will always be remembered in the hearts of the people of Guam. Always Faithful is an excellent tribute to America's finest., Stanley Corenauthor of The Intelligence of DogsAlways Faithful gives an engrossing picture of the heroic men and dogs involved in the battle to recapture the island of Guam during WW II. You feel as if you were there watching the dogs being trained and going into combat. After the war was over, you find yourself cheering for the men who later fought military bureaucracy and misunderstanding to get these valiant dogs back to the families who volunteered them for service. It's a fascinating story., Elizabeth Marshall Thomasauthor of The Hidden Life of DogsI can scarcely remember ever being so taken with a book as I was with Always Faithful, not only because of the very stirring accounts of these superior dogs, but because of Captain Putney himself. The civilian population has never been particularly appreciative of war dogs, preferring to exterminate them rather than pay to bring them home. They were, after all, just dogs. It is highly fitting that Captain Putney should remember them here, and remind us of their service.
Dewey Decimal940.54/8173
Table Of ContentContents Prologue Chapter One * CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINAChapter Two * TRAININGChapter Three * CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIAChapter Four * THE DOG MENChapter Five * THE LAST DAYS AT CAMP PENDLETONChapter Six * LIFE ABOARD SHIPChapter Seven * GUADALCANALChapter Eight * LANDINGChapter Nine * THE WORST DAYChapter Ten * BANZAIChapter Eleven * MOPPING UPChapter Twelve * GOING HOME EPILOGUEAcknowledgments
LC Classification NumberD767.99.G8P87 2001
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In depth story of the Marine dog handler/soldiers in the Pacific theater in WW11
wonderful detailed account of the training for dog handlers in the Marines going to the Pacific.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
