Dogs show up in everyday life as companions, but their history goes far beyond that. For centuries, armies have trained dogs to carry messages, detect danger, track enemies, and stay steady under ...

They weren’t just man’s best friend—they were warriors! During WWII, dogs played a critical role in combat, from tracking enemies to detecting landmines and even participating in anti-tank operations.

On March 13, 1942, the United States launched the War Dog Program during World War II, later known as the Army K-9 Corps. However, even before that, loyal dogs had been accompanying soldiers to war.

A World War II dog tag belonging to 1st Lt. Charles W. Roberts of Silverton was found in Australia. Roberts served with the 41st Infantry Division and was killed in action on May 20, 1944, in New ...

From mountain passes to Pacific jungles, we follow the K9 units that carried messages, led patrols, guarded perimeters, found the wounded, and even faced tanks. Drawing on British, American, German, ...