Dogs in WWII: “The Use of War Dogs” 1943 War Department (US Army); K-9 Corps

Dogs in WWII: “The Use of War Dogs” 1943 War Department (US Army); K-9 Corps

‘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.