The Use of War Dogs, 1943

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This film shows war dogs as they were trained by the Remount Section of the Quartermaster Corps. Scenes show dogs as they were being trained to lead patrols, to silently warn of the presence of enemies, and to seek out intruders. Scenes also show a messenger dog demonstrating how to deliver a message and return with needed ammunition; messenger dogs delivering carrier pigeons; laying wire on a battlefield; and a casualty dog helping his master locate wounded soldiers on a battlefield.
Creator: Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Chief Signal Officer. (09/18/1947 - 02/28/1964) (Most Recent)
Series : Film Bulletins, compiled ca. 1939 - ca. 1945
Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985
Production Date: 1943
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National Archives Identifier: 24494
Local Identifier: 111-FB-91
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