Trackers [Paperback]

Peter Haran (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2000

Trackers is a gritty and moving story that reveals the Australian Army's little-known use of combat tracker dogs during the Vietnam War. A war veteran tells his story with vivid and compelling immediacy, blending the terror of hunting and encountering the elusive Viet Cong with the tender relationship between a naive young Australian soldier and his dog. A graphic portrayal of the timeless reality of war—the horror, the madness, the tedium, the dark humour—Trackers hurls you into a surreal world of seething jungles, random minefields, and lethal friendly fire. Amid the mayhem, the author finds vital refuge in the innocence of his larrikin labrador-kelpie cross, Caesar. Also an human interest story with enormous widespread appeal, both men and women of all ages will be touched by this special bond between man and dog.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: New Holland Australia (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1864366052
• ISBN-13: 978-1864366051
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,414,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, May 21, 2001

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Rich (Rincon, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trackers (Paperback)

I have read numerous books about war dogs. This is by far my favorite. I was totally engrossed from beginning to end. The book will make you laugh and a few pages later make you cry. Mr. Haran's accounts of his experiences in training tracker dogs for Vietnam, and doing two tours as a dog handler in the "J" (jungle), really bring home the effectiveness of man-dog teams and illustrate the deep bonds that develop between the two forged under fire. I can't say enough good things about this book. If you are a dog lover, or if you're interested in war dogs at all, you should read this book. You won't be disappointed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars well written book of the australian tracker dog teams, January 1, 2003

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sheri a wells (palm bay, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trackers (Paperback)

wonderfully written book of the australian involvement of tracker dog teams in vietnam...thousands of allied lives were saved through the relationship built by the tracker dogs and handlers, together with the scout, sentry, mine, tunnel, booby trap, and other military working dog teams...over 4,000 dogs and in excess of 10,000 handlers kept our troops safe....the lives of our allied military forces depended on the trust built between handler and dog....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars something for everyone, June 1, 2004

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Mike (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trackers (Paperback)

What a fantastic book! I had no idea dogs played a role like this in the war. Whether your interested in war, working dogs or just want to read a great story i would recommend this book. Pete describes perfectly the innocent nature of a dog even in these extreme circumstances. I can't say enough good things about Tracker's so just pick it up and enjoy.....