War Dogs of the U.S. Army #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThe issue contains war stories featuring military working dogs of the U.S. Army. One story, "Dangerous Trail," follows a K-9 Corps member named Chuba who must retrieve vital papers from North Korean forces during the Korean War, parachuting behind enemy lines and engaging in combat to prevent the documents from falling into enemy hands. In another sequence, a dog named Sarge works with soldiers on a patrol mission in snowy terrain, helping to scout ahead and alert the troops to enemy presence while they attempt to silently complete their objective.
During the Korean War push toward Kimchon, Company "A" finds itself trapped behind enemy lines and cut off from headquarters—unaware that an American artillery barrage is about to level their position. Lieutenant Frankel volunteers for a desperate mission to warn them, and with Sergeant Jim Costi and his war-dog Plug leading the way through a minefield, the patrol races against time to reach the trapped soldiers and guide them to safety. As the artillery opens fire and enemy forces close in from all sides, Plug becomes the key to whether Company "A" can break out of the deadly pocket and survive.
A skeptical Colonel must eat his words when a K-9 Corps dog named Charger proves his mettle during a crucial landing in Korea—first by delivering a vital message through enemy fire, then by single-handedly neutralizing a machine-gun nest that pins down the advance force. As Charger's bravery turns the tide of battle, the doubting officer discovers that even four-legged soldiers have what it takes to be heroes on the battlefield.
When vital documents are shot down over enemy territory during the Korean War, Sergeant Campbell and his war dog Chuba are parachuted in to recover them—but their mission quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival against North Korean forces. With Campbell injured and the enemy closing in, Chuba must rely on his training and instincts to complete the mission alone, carrying the papers through dangerous terrain to reach American lines. A thrilling showcase of what one soldier and his K-9 partner can accomplish when the stakes are highest.
Skipper, a war dog with the U.S. Army, races through enemy territory carrying vital messages between command posts during a fierce Korean War engagement. When radio equipment fails, the steady messenger dog must dodge enemy fire and navigate treacherous terrain not once but twice—first to deliver critical intelligence about enemy tank movements, then to return with heavy equipment strapped to his back. Watch as this four-legged soldier proves that courage and determination can turn the tide of battle.
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Reprinted in War-Dogs of the U. S. Army #1 (1952), Jesse James #25 (1955)
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