War dogs practice amphibious landings from a Higgins boat at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This was one phase of the War Dogs intensive training prior to their deployment in the South Pacific.War Dogs training, Camp Lejeune,1943

War dogs practice amphibious landings

As part of their training at Camp Lejeune, War Dogs were acclimated to explosions and gunfire. In this photo, Private Michael DiPoi and his canine companion endure a simulated battle at the Marine War Dog Detachment Training School.(rudeerude)

War Dog training Camp Lejeune 1943

Private Francis M. Hall with his Doberman Pincher on Iwo Jima, March 1945.