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

During World War II Marine Devil Dogs learned the art of war at the Marine War Dog Detachment Training School at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. These dogs were specifically trained to accompany Marines in landing operations, for sentry duty, deliver messages, and as scouts. In this photo, Private Alexander A. Boccardo is show with his fighting partner, a Doberman Pincher.

Marine War Dog Detachment

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