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  2. Dogs in warfare - Wikipedia

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    Dog of the Garrison of Sør-Varanger during a simulated arrest. Dogs have a very long history in warfare, starting in ancient times. From being trained in combat, to their use as the scouts, sentries, messengers, mercy dogs, and trackers, their uses have been varied and some continue to exist in modern military usage.

  3. Oketz Unit - Wikipedia

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    It was founded in 1939 as part of Haganah, and later dismantled in 1954. In 1974, a new unit was established by Yossi Labock, who was its first commander. The unit specializes in training and handling dogs for military applications. Originally, Oketz trained dogs to attack kidnappers, but training has since become more specialized, and now each ...

  4. Mercy dog - Wikipedia

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    Mercy dog. A mercy dog (also known as an ambulance dog, Red Cross dog, or casualty dog) was a dog that served in a paramedical role in the military, most notably during World War I. They were often sent out after large battles, where they would seek out wounded soldiers, and they were well-suited to the conditions of trench warfare.

  5. Sergeant Stubby - Wikipedia

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    Sergeant Stubby. Sergeant Stubby (1916 – March 16, 1926) was a dog and the unofficial mascot of the 102nd Infantry Regiment and was assigned to the 26th (Yankee) Division in World War I. He served for 18 months and participated in 17 battles and four offensives on the Western Front.

  6. Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery - Wikipedia

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    The Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery was instituted in 2019 in the United States by Robin Hutton and Mari Lou Livingood to honor the work of American animals in war and peace. The medal was created to be the American equivalent of the Dickin Medal, awarded in the UK for any animal displaying conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty ...

  7. Smoky (war dog) - Wikipedia

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    Animals in War & Peace Distinguished Service Medal. Smoky (c. 1943 – 21 February 1957), a Yorkshire Terrier, was a famous war dog, who served with the Allied Forces in World War II. She weighed only 4 pounds (1.8 kg) and stood 7 inches (180 mm) tall. Smoky is credited with beginning a renewal of interest in the once-obscure Yorkshire Terrier ...

  8. Chips (dog) - Wikipedia

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    Chips (dog) Chips (1940–1946) was a trained sentry dog for United States Army, and reputedly the most decorated war dog from World War II. [ 1] Chips was a German Shepherd - Collie - Malamute mix owned by Edward J. Wren of Pleasantville, New York. [ 2] He was bred by C.C. Moore, and was the son of Margot Jute, a half collie, half German ...

  9. Military animal - Wikipedia

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    Military animals are trained animals that are used in warfare and other combat related activities. As working animals, different military animals serve different functions. Horses, elephants, camels, and other animals have been used for both transportation and mounted attack. Pigeons were used for communication and photographic espionage.

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