War Dogs of the Pacific

War Dogs of the Pacific

46 mins | Documentary, War, History | Jan. 1, 2009

It’s 1942, somewhere in the Pacific: Deadly ambushes by entrenched Japanese in the thick jungles take a heavy toll on American troops. Marine commanders were willing to try anything, including using dogs to sniff out the hidden enemy. But even with their superior senses, nobody anticipated just how effective they would be.

War Dogs of the Pacific

46 mins | Documentary, War, History | Jan. 1, 2009

War Dogs of the Pacific
It’s 1942, somewhere in the Pacific: Deadly ambushes by entrenched Japanese in the thick jungles take a heavy toll on American troops. Marine commanders were willing to try anything, including using dogs to sniff out the hidden enemy. But even with their superior senses, nobody anticipated just how effective they would be.
Producers
Original title War Dogs of the Pacific
Directors Harris Done
Writers Harris Done

Cast

Gregg Henry

as Narrator

William W. Putney

as Himself - Marine dog handler