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As with many of the core WOD supplements, 'Dogs of War' makes an effort to encompass all of the core lines while generally allowing the bulk of the narrative weight to rest in one specific vein. In this case, mortals carry the bulk of the load, but there are sufficient nuggets here for devotees of the supernatural lines to thread such characters into the military weave.
It may also go somewhat without need of stating, but 'Dogs of War' is extremely military-centric and if you (or your players) have little interest in or patience for the complexities of the military experience, there is little here that will change your mind. For those who do seek to add a flavor of contemporary military tactics to their games, this supplement more then fills that craving.
Not surprisingly, White Wolf does its usual stellar job of presentation and layout here, interspersing rules jargon with liberal doses of story hooks and nuggets of colourful prose with the always impressive array of artwork. Like many others of its ilk, 'Dogs of War' is a joy to page through and a reliable catalyst to one's own creativity.
There are some carry-overs from prior books (most noticeably 'War Against the Pure' and 'Armoury/Armoury Reloaded') in terms of merits and the mechanics for units - but never to the point where the book feels padded with content that has been seen elsewhere.
Overall, a valuable resource for anyone who has an interest in presenting storylines told from inside the military and/or stories told from the front lines.
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