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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical Czechs Great Britain Biography Dogs in motion pictures History 20th century Dogs in the performing arts History 20th century German shepherd dog United States Biography HISTORY / Military / World War II Human-animal relationships History 20th century PETS / Dogs / General Rin-Tin-Tin (Dog) Working dogs United States BiographyAckerley, J. R. (Joe Randolph)
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Publisher / Publication Date: New York Review Books 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 828.912 ACKLewis, Damien.
Summary: "An instant hit in the UK, this is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, joined in flight missions, and survived everything from crash-landings to parachute bailouts--ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend. In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man's-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pocket Books 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5449 LEWOrlean, Susan.
Summary: Chronicles the rise of the iconic German shepherd character while sharing the stories of the real WWI dog and the canine performer in the 1950s television show, and explores Rin Tin Tin's relevance in the military and popular culture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2011