Bolt Action US Marine Corps War Dog Teams Warlord Games
🐕 USMC War Dog Teams
Elite canine units - scout and messenger dogs for Pacific island operations
🎯 Primary Role
Scouting, early warning, message delivery
📅 Service Period
1943-1945, Pacific Theater operations
🛠️ Model State
Metal figures, unassembled, unpainted
👥 Team Size
2 handlers, 2 dogs, plastic bases
🐕🦺 Dog Breeds & Roles
🐕 Doberman Pinschers
Primary Breed (Majority)
Traits: Alert, intelligent, loyal
Specialization: Scout operations
Advantage: Superior alertness to danger
Combat Role: Early detection of enemy machine gun nests, sniper positions, and ambush sites.
🐕 German Shepherds
Secondary Breed
Traits: Trainable, resilient, versatile
Specialization: Messenger operations
Advantage: Reliability under fire
Combat Role: Message delivery between units, often more effective than human runners.
🎯 Tactical Applications
🔍 Early Warning
Detect hidden enemy positions, snipers, and ambushes before Marines come under fire
📨 Communications
Deliver messages between units more reliably than human runners in dangerous terrain
🌴 Jungle Operations
Navigate dense Pacific terrain where visibility is limited and enemy detection crucial
🏝️ Island Warfare
Essential for cave and tunnel systems where enemy positions are well-concealed
📦 What's Included
Marine dog handlers
War dog figures
For proper mounting
🏆 Pacific Service Record
War dog platoons were introduced in 1943 and proved invaluable in Pacific operations, often saving Marine lives through early enemy detection.
Combat Effectiveness: Dogs consistently detected enemy machine gun nests and sniper positions before Marines came under fire, while messenger dogs proved more reliable than human runners despite often suffering wounds in the line of duty.
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