The British Soldier's Dog
Hunter, Hero, and Friend: The British Soldier's Dog in the Napoleonic Wars
STORIES OF OFFICER'S AND COMMON SOLDIER'S DOGS CAN BE FOUND THROUGHOUT IN THE NAPOLEONIC WARS. Man's best friend played many roles including those of hunter and provider of food on campaign, entertainer and distracter from the stresses of war, savior in times of peril and a loyal friend. Pointers, terriers, harriers, poodles, pugs, hounds, lurchers, newfoundlanders, spaniels, and mongrels all went to war with the British soldier.
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