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War Dogs of the Pacific | 
 enlarge | Director: Harris Done
Category: DVD
Buy New: $19.99
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 42445
Format: Ntsc, Color, Surround Sound
Rating: Unrated
Region: 0
Running Time: 46 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1
UPC: 094922992024
EAN: 0094922992024
ASIN: B001FAXM1I
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Product Description
Produced and directed by award winning filmmaker Harris Done. "War Dogs of the Pacific" tells the incredible true story of the marine war dog platoons of world war two. It's a heart-warming film that explores the unique bond that formed between the young marines and their dogs. They teamed up to perform dangerous missions. Their success at finding the hidden enemy saved countless lives in the Pacific. These dogs proved themselves worthy of the title, 'Man's Best Friend.' Running time: 46 minutes.
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Great documentary about a forgotten topic! January 2, 2009
Carrie E. Oken (New York, NY USA)
I just had the chance to watch Harris Done's heart-warming documentary about the dogs that aided U.S. Marines in the Pacific during WWII. This is a story that you never learned in school and as far as I know has never been optioned by Hollywood, but it is true: during WWII, families from all over the U.S. donated their dogs to the Marine Corps and the men they were assigned to became their new masters as they helped sniff out danger in the jungle. Done has compiled some great photographs and wonderful interviews with many of the Marines who are still alive and who still tear up speaking about their old furry friends, whom, in many case, saved their lives more than 60 years ago. I'm so glad somebody finally told these stories, as we lose WWII veterans daily and it is so important to have these often-overlooked aspects of the war documented. This is one of those rare, beautiful stories that tugs at your heart strings and educates at the same time and so I recommend it to teachers, students, war buffs, veterans and especially dog lovers! You'll never look at a doberman the same way, again!
EXCELLENT DOCUMENTRY November 26, 2008
Shodobe (WEST POINT, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Saw this DVD at our Doberman Nationals and was unable to get the DVD there. It was done very well with actually war footage and the men who handled the dogs spoke so well about their life with the dogs. A wonderful history to add to what we know about the Doberman. Thank you for doing it.
Personal experiences of war with their canine friends touches the heart... November 23, 2008
Patty P. (MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This video was very well made, including lots of personal stories....made me feel like I am sitting in the house of some of these old war heros listening to them tell their intimate war stories. Very good video.
Of course, one reason I bought this is that I am a Doberman lover and owner and there was lots of footage of the dogs as well.
Moving, informative, and well-editted movie November 12, 2008
P. REYNOLDS (KC, MO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie shows the immense value of dogs in war efforts, as well as the unique bond between dogs and humans. It is so moving that everyone in the room is in tears at various times, but the overall effect is inspiring. Don't miss it!!!!
Great piece of history October 29, 2008
Stephen Parsons (scottsdale, AZ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Being a Doberman breeder and being very passionate about the breed and it's working traits, I was Excited to see this project finally finished. It was worth the wait and the dogs and handlers that many people never knew about will finally have their story told.
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