Top Dog
by Maria Goodavage
"The Story of Marine Hero Lucca"
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Top Dog by Maria Goodavage
Details
War:
War on Terror
Perspective:
Special Forces
Military Unit:
US Marine Corps
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Middle East
Published Date:
2014
ISBN13:
9780525954361
Summary
Top Dog tells the inspiring true story of Lucca, a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix who served as a military working dog with the U.S. Marine Corps. The book chronicles Lucca's remarkable career detecting explosives and protecting troops during more than 400 missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. After losing a leg in an IED explosion while on patrol, Lucca became the first U.S. military dog to receive the Dickin Medal, Britain's highest honor for animal bravery. Maria Goodavage documents Lucca's bond with her handlers and her legacy as a canine war hero.
