Other military dog books tell only half the story. Discover the little-known history of how humans learned to unlock the life-saving powers of their K9 buddies.Dogs are renowned for their exceptional smell, hearing, and heart. When they followed the soldiers they loved into combat, their devotion brought out the best in human and dog. In Bonded By Battle, Nancy Roe Pimm tells the stories of 13 remarkable dog teams that changed how the U.S. military keeps us safe.Since the Civil War, dog teams have warned others of approaching enemies and chemicals, uncovered booby traps and IEDs in Iraq, with accuracy that cutting-edge technology still can't match. Pimm, a distinguished author of nonfiction for all ages, tells this story with humor and heart. In a new preface to the paperback edition, Pimm joins a group of dedicated veterans as they unveil a powerful memorial to the K9 warriors who saved 10,000 lives in Vietnam -- only to be tragically left behind. Read Less