Some heroes have four legs

[image error]Canis lupus familiaris, more commonly known as the domestic dog, has been serving his master in conflict for centuries. The Romans trained huge mastiffs for battle alongside the foot soldiers. Reportedly, one Centurion handler could manage four or five of these powerful dogs with leashes gripped in both hands.

Police dogs are fairly well known, but combat dogs less frequently get mention in the media, although they play a significant role, especially in the often chaotic battle with terrorist...