title: Dogs at War: Military Canine Heroes
author:  Connie Goldsmith 
description: Gr 6 UpGoldsmith's short book immediately captures attention by opening with detailed stories of two military working dogs (MWDs): Rex, who served with his handler, Mike, in Iraq; and Clipper, who served in the Vietnam War with his handler, John. Subsequent chapters address the history of service dogs, from ancient to present times; the extensive breeding, fostering, and training process; and what the service dogs can expect when they return home. Captioned photographs appear on nearly every page, including adorable pictures of puppies along with charming images of specific MWDs and their human partners. Helpful sidebars on topics like "Myths About Military Work Dogs" and how to send care packages to them overseas are peppered throughout. As a research tool, this title provides extensive back matter perfect for reports. VERDICT School libraries serving upper elementary and middle school students will want to consider this for purchase, as it not only is appealing but also offers a unique focus on a less covered aspect of the military.Anne Jung-Mathews, Plymouth State University, NH
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  THE WAR OF THE  
  RUNNING DOGS
  
  
  
  
  
  How Malaya Defeated the  
  Communist Guerillas 1948–60
  
  
  
  
  
  Noel Barber
  
  
  
  
  
  ‘The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in
  the minds and hearts of the people’
  
  
  John Adams, USA, 1818
  
  
  ‘The answer lies not in pouring more troops into the jungle, but in the hearts
  and minds of the people’
  
  
  General Templer, Malaya, 1952
  
  
  
  
  
  CASSELL
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  FOR SIMONETTA WITH LOVE
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  CONTENTS
  
  
  
  
  
  [Cover](kindle:embed:0001?mime=image/jpg)
  
  
  [Title Page](index_split_000.html#filepos235)
  
  
  [Dedication](index_split_000.html#filepos1329)
  
  
  [List of Illustrations](index_split_000.html#filepos5629)
  
  
  [Cast of Principal Characters](index_split_000.html#filepos9220)
  
  
  [Map](part0005.html)
  
  
  [Author’s Note](index_split_000.html#filepos12105)
  
  
  [Acknowledgments](index_split_000.html#filepos14008)
  
  
  
  
  
  [Phase One: The Communist Offensive,
  1948–51](index_split_000.html#filepos15561)
  
  
  [1 The Battlefield](index_split_010.ht