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"During WWII, the U.S. Military established the Fort Robinson War Dogs Training Center in western Nebraska, training over 17,000 "dogs for defense" and deploying them to battlefields and installations all over the world. At the beginning of the program, without a ready supply of dogs to train, the U.S. government asked civilians throughout the region to volunteer their dogs for service. Thousands answered the call, and their pets served our country courageously as guards, scouts, messengers, sled runners, and more. Told from the point of view of Major, a border collie based on a real dog from North Dakota, Major: A Soldier Dog tells the incredible story of the War Dog program through his eyes, following him through the heartbreaking separation from his family, the training at Fort Robinson, his harrowing war service in Italy, his return home for detraining and discharge, and finally the tearful reunion with his family"--
About the author
Trevor Jones is Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nebraska State Historical Society. He is the creator of the award-winning Civil War exhibit and YA graphic novel Torn Within and Threatened Without. He has written numerous articles on American history and is one of the authors of the book Active Collections.Ming Hai is a fine artist and illustrator who works in a variety of mediums. Originally from the east coast of the United States, she now lives in Austin, Texas, where she draws, meditates, and enjoys scalding beverages.
Summary
Would you give up your pet to save your country?
During WWII, the U.S. Military established the Fort Robinson War Dogs Training Center in western Nebraska, training over 17,000 "dogs for defense" and deploying them to battlefields and installations all over the world. This book tells the incredible story of the War Dog program as seen through the eyes of Major, a World War Two soldier dog.
At the beginning of the program, without a ready supply of dogs to train, the U.S. government asked civilians throughout the region to volunteer their dogs for service. Thousands answered the call, and their pets served our country courageously as guards, scouts, messengers, sled runners, and more. Told from the point of view of Major, a border collie based on a real dog from North Dakota, Major: A Soldier Dog tells the incredible story of the War Dog program through his eyes, following him through the heartbreaking separation from his family, the training at Fort Robinson, his harrowing war service in Italy, his return home for detraining and discharge, and finally the wonderful reunion with his family.
Foreword
· September 2, 2020, is the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II
· A feature and interview with author Trevor Jones appears in Military Families magazine, August 2020 issue, both in print and on its website (militaryfamilies.com). (500,000 readers and 50,000 digital subscribers.)
· Major is a finalist for the High Plains Book Award 2020 for best children's book.
· 16-state + national/syndicated NOR radio media tour is planned for Trevor Jones in August–September 2020 to take advantage of the historic anniversary.
