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This hero has four paws and a wagging tail!Based on the true stories of heroic military and service dogs who save countless lives.At the kennels, Caesar the chocolate labrador doesn't look special. But Corporal Ben Fulton sees something different - an intelligent dog whose curiosity will make him an excellent sniffer dog in the Australian Army. On operations in Afghanistan with Ben, Caesar proves his worth, finding hidden explosives and saving the lives of the soldiers. Then, during a show more Taliban ambush, Caesar is separated from his master. Ben and his best mate Charlie are seriously wounded and evacuated to hospital. But where is Caesar? From their home in Australia, Ben and his family search for clues that might reveal whether their beloved dog is still alive and surviving Afghanistan's bitter winter cold and capture by the Taliban. It will be a long road home, and Caesar will face many hardships along the way, but for this brave and loyal dog, anything is possible. Caesar the War Dogis based on the true story of Australian military dog Sarbi and its experiences in Afghanistan, combined with the factual experiences of Endal, the devoted British dog who cared for his wheelchair-bound ex-serviceman master and became the most decorated dog in history. show lessTags
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As soon as I saw the front cover of this book I knew I had to read it - how could anyone resist such a beautiful face. Caesar is a true Labrador, he's intelligent, curious, loyal, friendly and obedient (unlike Marley who was a disgrace to the breed). At first I thought this was a true story, that Caesar really was an explosives detector dog working for the Australian army, but the book is based on true stories of service dogs. However, this was still an easy and interesting read.
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Stephen Dando-Collins is the Australian-born, multi-award-winning author of 45 books, many of which have been published around the world in numerous languages. He is considered an authority on the legions of ancient Rome, with his works covering ancient and modern history, biography, and children's novels. The bulk of his books deal with military show more history ranging from Greek, Persian and Roman times to American, British, and Australian 19th century history and World War Land World War II. He aims to travel roads that others have not, unearthing new facts and opening new perspectives on often-forgotten or overlooked individuals and aspects of history. show less
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