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Always Faithful: A Memoir of the Marine Dogs of WWII | 
 enlarge | Author: William Putney
Publisher: Potomac Books Inc.
Category: Book
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 192545
Media: Paperback
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 157488719X
Dewey Decimal Number: 940.548173
EAN: 9781574887198
ASIN: 157488719X
Publication Date: October 29, 2003
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Product Description
As a twenty-three-year-old veterinarian, William W. Putney joined the Marine Corps at the height of World War II. He commanded the Third Dog Platoon during the battle for Guam and later served as chief veterinarian and commanding officer of the War Dog Training School, where he helped train former pets for war in the Pacific. After the war, he fought successfully to have USMC war dogs returned to their civilian owners. Always Faithful is Putneys celebration of the four-legged soldiers that he both commanded and followed. It is a tale of immense courage, as well as incredible sacrifice. For anyone who has ever read Old Yeller or the books of Jack London, here is a real-life story that rivals any fiction. At once a wistful tribute and a stirring adventure, Always Faithful will enthrall readers with one of the great animal stories of all time.
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 Eye Opening, Heartfelt, Courageous October 1, 2008
Twaddle45 (Los Angeles)
This is a really good book. I think it would be even more appreicated by former Marines of this era. They could understand the military jargon and terminolgy a lot better then a lay person could like me. Still, a very good and informative book.
 Worth it September 13, 2008
J. Goodlet (Toronto, Canada)
Though I had the impression there would be more "action" out of the dogs remembered in this writing, it was still an interesting read for anyone that respects and admires what dogs can do for humans in the line of service. Certainly no regrets with the purchase.
Wonderful book about dogs February 3, 2008
Abby Raffles (NJ United States)
This is a wonderful book about dogs. I never knew much about war dogs. I bought this book after reading Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs. There is a great, funny, heartwarming story in that book about a German Shepherd who was fighting on the Iraqi side. Then an Army sergeant got him and he started fighting for the Americans. It's hilarious, at first he was biting AMericans, then he started protecting them with his life until the Iraqis were trying to kill him. After a lot of work, he was finally brought back to the US and now lives as a pet. That's a great story, similar to some of these stories. I recommend both books.
Must reading January 14, 2008
Jane DOG (Annapolis, MD)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Really a great book for anyone interested in working dogs, particularly, Dobermans amd German Shepherds, and understanding how they served in the military. They were clearly among the unsung heroes of WWII. Hopefully, today's military will recognize the vital role that dogs play in saving and protecting human lives and grant them a well-deserved retirement in good homes stateside after their tour of duty is over.
better than I expected January 12, 2008
goatherder33 (Pacific NW)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is well written. I didn't know Marines could write. (That's a joke, jarhead.) If you are a dog person, you will like this book. I would give it five stars, but I'm saving that for 'Life and Fate'.
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