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Author: John C Burnam
Publisher: Lost Coast Press
Imprint: Lost Coast Press
Edition: Revised ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.70cm
, Height: 3.30cm
, Length: 23.10cm
Weight: 0.771kg
ISBN: 9781935448242
ISBN 10: 1935448242
Pages: 385
Publication Date: 19 May 2014
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This riveting firsthand documentary captures the heart and soul of German shepherds and Labrador retrievers, from scout, tracker, patrol, and sentry teams to mine, booby trap, and tunnel units. Expect to shed a few tears in this gut-wrenching account. -- reviewer Seattle Times
John Burnam's incredible story of his bond with scout dogs Timber and Clipper inspired me to join the Army Veterinary Corps. Given the major role that military working dogs play today in homeland security and abroad, it's high time that America's canine soldiers got the recognition they deserve. -- Captain Jennifer M. Mackler US Army veterinarian
A fascinating, heavily researched, and at times keenly personal testimony of the soldier-and-dog teams of Vietnam, Canine Warrior is highly recommended. -- Review Editor The Bookwatch Burnam's incredible story inspired me to join the Army Veterinary Corps where I could combine my passions for veterinary medicine and training search-and-rescue dogs. Given the major role that military working dogs play today in homeland security and abroad, it's high time that America's canine soldiers got the recognition they deserve. -- Captain Jennifer M. Mackler, veterinarian U.S. Army This riveting firsthand documentary captures the heart and soul of German shepherds and Labrador retrievers, from scout, tracker, patrol, and sentry teams to mine, booby trap, and tunnel units. Expect to shed a few tears in this gut-wrenching account. -- Reviews Editor Seattle Times Burnam's account is an upward squint from the mud and blood of battle. A good dog helped a good man survive the horror, only as with other US military dogs to be abandoned when the United States pulled out, a disposable warrior. Such a story merits telling. -- Reviews Editor Dallas Morning News Learning the incredible history and heroic sacrifices of America's war dogs inspired me to submit a congressional bill for a National War Dog Team Memorial. This book is a must-read account of how a young soldier and his faithful dogs teamed up to save American lives on the battlefields of Vietnam. -- U.S. Congressman Walter B. Jones North Carolina
Author Information
From 1966""""1968, John C. Burnam served as a U.S. Army combat infantryman and scout-dog handler. His service awards include: the Legion of Merit medal; Combat Infantry Badge; Purple Heart; Bronze Star; Air Medal; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Ribbon; Meritorious Service medal; an Army Achievement medal; Paratrooper Wings; a Presidential Unit Citation; a Vietnam Civic Actions Ribbon with Palm, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm. In 1983, Master Sergeant Burnam retired from military service, and has made Washington, D.C., his home ever since. Currently, he is a senior writer/editor on information technology with Bart & Associates, Inc. of McLean, Virginia. As president of the John Burnam Monument Foundation, Inc., he was integral in founding the National Monument for U.S. Military Working Dog Teams. John is also a veteran of many radio and TV appearances, and has been featured in several documentary films.
