Cry Havoc

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Cry Havoc is a fascinating insight into the history of dogs in the military & the current day employment of them. From Babylonian mastiff-type war dogs with spiked collars to modern, kitted-out military dogs highly trained to detect explosives, dogs have long been a soldierandrsquo;s best friend. Nigel Allsopp, a highly experienced dog handler in both military & civilian police arenas, details how the incredible abilities of dogs are indispensable in military, para-military & police operations. Country by country, he details how dogs were used & trained in the past & present for patrolling, guarding, search & rescue, parachuting &, perhaps most importantly in todayandrsquo;s political climate, detection of explosives. Allsoppandrsquo;s ability to not only write this information with real passion & expertise, but also to gain permission to print highly sensitive materials from nearly 50 nations, makes this the most authoritative & comprehensive book available on the subject. Cry Havoc galvanises the notion that, despite technological advances in warfare, dogs will continue to be one of the most useful tools support of every nationandrsquo;s security interests. The future will continue to hear the call andldquo; Cry Havoc -And let loose the dogs of war!andrdquo;andnbsp;