_The "Four-Footed Soldiers" of France_
The "friend of man" has always served his master faithfully and
well in various humble capacities, but the Great War has seen his
sphere of usefulness enlarged to an almost incredible extent. Our
Gallant French allies have mobilized thousands of dogs for war
service, and as scouts, sentries, messengers, ambulance workers,
and beasts of burden these wonderfully-trained animals have
rendered most valuable assistance to the armies in the field. Here
is a soldier's story in the _Wide World Magazine_.