Previously unseen photographs of soldiers posing with their dogs during World War One have been uncovered . The pictures portray the important role of the animals during the war , as scouts , messengers and even pets . Dogs provided a great comfort to men fighting in the trenches and could also seek out enemies and the wounded . four dogs are believed to have been used by troops on and off the battlefield during World War One . Libby Hall found the collection of intimate pictures and is now exhibiting the WW1 collection at a London gallery .
Previously unseen photographs of soldiers posing with their dogs during World War One have been uncovered . The pictures portray the important role of the animals during the war , as scouts , messengers and even pets . Dogs provided a great comfort to men fighting in the trenches and could also seek out enemies and the wounded . Around 20,000 dogs are believed to have been used by troops on and off the battlefield during World War One . Libby Hall found the collection of intimate pictures and is now exhibiting the WW1 collection at a London gallery .