Jan
23
Tails of Bravery (Pun very much intended)
From chariot horses and armed dolphins to carrier pigeons and super-secret spy cats, as long as men have gone to war, they have taken animals with them. Some of these non-human warriors have served so courageously that their stories have been immortalized at the Smithsonian. In honor of these furry and feathered war heroes, we bring you the tales of dogs, cats and birds who went above and beyond the call of duty.
Is it just us or is this dog way too happy about being blown up?
Guests
- Jennifer Jones, curator of military history at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
- Frank Blazich, curator of military history at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
- Ann Bausum, author of Stubby the War Dog and Sergeant Stubby: How a Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win WWI and Stole the Heart of a Nation
- Scot Christenson, author of Cats in the Navy
- Chris Willingham, president of the United States War Dogs Association
Listen now
Transcript
Sidedoor (S10E09) – Tails of Bravery
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Posted: 23 January 2024
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Categories:
American History Museum , Collaboration , Feature Stories , History and Culture
