On this day in history, March 13, 1942, US Army K-9 Corps begins training dogs to fight in World War II
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The U.S. Army K-9 Corps trained more than 10,000 dogs to serve with the American military in World War II and came into service on this day in history, March 13, 1942.
He added, "Not until World War II did the Army make the connection official." "Dogs have been associated with the United States Army since its inception." — U.S. Army Military History Institute "I saw one Italian soldier come out with Chips at his throat … Three others followed, holding their hands above their heads." — Pvt. John Rowell "As the first animal movie star, Rin Tin Tin made the little-known German Shepherd breed famous across the country." — U.S. Army Airborne Museum Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
The American Kennel Club organized a civilian group called Dogs for Defense in January 1942, in the frantic weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor that roused the righteous might of the American people — and American pups.