Lemish M.G. War Dogs: A History of Loyalty and Heroism

Washington: Brassey’s, 1999. — 296 p.Origins of the Modern Military Working Dog
A Historical Perspective
Early American IdeasThe World War I Experience
The Mercy Dogs 1914-1918
Fleet-footed Messengers
Final Participant
Stubby: American Mascot Hero
Aftermath
Between the WarsStarting from Scratch
Another War and Still No Dogs
The Volunteer Effort
Establishment of War Dog Centers
Guarding the Home Front
Cat Island
Marine Devildogs
Search and RescueReady for Combat
Chips
Focus on Tactical Dogs
M-dogs: Experimental Failure
Bougainville
CBI Detachment
European Operations
The Pacific Battles
Return of the Canine VeteransPostwar and Korea
Official Chaos
Into Battle Again
Yankee — Take Your Dog and Go Home!
Enter the Air ForceThe Vietnam Saga
War on the Horizon
On Guard against the VC
Return of the Scout Dogs
The M-dog Returns
Hunting the Viet Cong
The Superdog Program
Four-Footed Radar
The Hostile Environment
ExileLessons Learned
The Vietnam Experience
Changing Times
Epilogue