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The US Military classified "war dogs" as Military Working Dogs. US military records in Vietnam for war dogs were not maintained prior to 1968. US military dogs were destroyed after their service, prior to leaving Vietnam. In Vietnam, all US branches used military working dogs. The US Army used 65%; USAF used 26%; 7% were used by the USMC; and the USN used 2%. Approximately 3,747 US dogs were used in Vietnam (possibly up to 5,000 since records were not kept or destroyed prior to '68); about 10,000 US servicemen operated as "dog handlers". Of this number, approximately 43 war dogs were killed in action and 73 dog handlers were killed during the war.
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What special contributions did dogs make to men during the war?
The US employed approximately 3,747 documented war dogs during the Viet War. But records were not kept until 1968; therefore it's estimated that over 5,000 war dogs were in the war (officially designated US Military Working Dogs). About 10,000 US servicemen worked as "handlers"; 73 servicemen and 43 dogs were killed in action (KIA) in Vietnam.
Why did they use dogs during World War 1?
Because they was stupid.
What type of dogs where used in world war 2?
German cheppered
When did dogs get the name dog?
in Germany before world war 2 and during it, dogs were used for guarding, helping and so they were named there as dogs.
How did dogs help man in war time?
In Vietnam, War Dogs, officially named "military working dogs" alerted GI's of intruders when guarding airbases or riverine patrol boat bases. War dogs alerted GI's of enemy presence during patrols. Approximately 4,000 US war dogs served in the Vietnam War. 43 war dogs and 73 dog handlers were killed in Vietnam.
Was there any type war in Delaware during the Civil War?
No
Why were dogs recruited for service during World War 2?
Dogs were mainly used during world war 2 to Sniff about people who were trapped under calapsed buildings and mainly to convert people on the battle fields. some dogs were used as "suicide bombers".
What were African Americans opportunities during the war?
war work..............
What type of war did the south fight during the civil war?
guerrilla warfare
What dogs were used as working dogs during the World War 2?
Who told that none can answer this...here's the answer....During the First and Second World Wars, Rottweilers were put into service in various roles including as messenger, draught, and guard dogs..
What helped maintain a stable work force during the war?
which war and which country
Which countries gave into appeasement during World War 2 and why?
england n france to [ hopefully ] keep the "dogs of war" at bay
