Sea Dog Bamse: World War II Canine Hero

by Angus Whitson and Andrew Orr

Book Overview

This is the remarkable story of one of the Second World War's most unusual animal heroes - a 14-stone St Bernard dog who became global mascot for the Royal Norwegian Forces and a symbol of freedom and inspiration for Allied troops throughout Europe. From a happy and carefree puppyhood spent as a family pet in the Norwegian fishing town of Honningsvag, the gentle giant Bamse followed his master at the outbreak of the war to become a registered crew...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841588490
• ISBN13: 9781841588490
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Birlinn
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.8"