During WWII many countries developed gas masks for animals. And as dogs had particular various integral roles during the war, gas masks were developed especially for them.
Ian Fisher, a young American soldier, has been followed by reporters and a photographer for 27 months (June 2007 to September 2009). His family, his friends and the US Army allowed them to take photos and write about his life as a soldier, from the recruitment to his return from combat. This is an interesting photo journey.