Sea Dog Bamse

Author : Angus Whitson
Publisher : Birlinn
ISBN 13 : 0857900455
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sea Dog Bamse written by Angus Whitson and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 member of the mine-sweeper Thorodd. Often donning his own steel helmet as he took his place in the Thorodd's bow gun turret, Bamse cut an impressive figure and made a huge contribution to the morale of the crew, and he gallantly saved the lives of two of them. After Norway fell to the Germans in 1940, the Thorodd operated from Dundee and Montrose, where Bamse became a well-known and much-loved figure, shepherding the Thorodd's crew-members back to the boat at pub closing time, travelling on the local buses, breaking up fights and even taking part in football matches. Mourned both by locals and Norwegians when he died in 1944, Bamse's memory has been kept alive both in Norway, where he is still regarded as a national hero, and in Montrose, where a larger-than-life statue of him was unveiled in 2006 by HRH Prince Andrew. Written from extensive source material and eyewitness accounts, Sea Dog Bamse is a fitting tribute to the extraordinary life of an extraordinary dog.

Author : Aileen Orr
Publisher : Birlinn
ISBN 13 : 0857900056
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wojtek the Bear written by Aileen Orr and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2012-06-08 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the inspiring and charming true story of one of the Second World War's most unusual combatants - a 500-pound cigarettesmoking, beer-drinking brown bear. Originally adopted as a mascot by the Polish Army in Iran, Wojtek soon took on a more practical role, carrying heavy mortar rounds for the troops and going on to play his part as a fully enlisted 'soldier' with his own rank and number during the Italian campaign. After the war, Wojtek, along with some of his Polish compatriots from II Corps, came to Berwickshire, where he became a significant member of the local community before subsequently moving to Edinburgh Zoo. Wojtek's retirement was far from quiet: a potent symbol of freedom and solidarity for Poles around the world, he attracted a huge amount of media interest that shows no sign of abating almost 50 years after his death.

Author : Jim Buchan
Publisher : Stenlake Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781840330816
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bygone Peterhead written by Jim Buchan and published by Stenlake Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bygone Peterhead gives a taste of early to mid-twentieth century life in the old harbour town with a wide variety of photographs. Local industry is represented by the herring boats and their fishermen and fishwives, together with other businesses important to the Peterhead in the past such as the Great North of Scotland Granite Co. and the Invernettie Brickworks. The harbour is strongly featured with a stunning photograph of around 9,000 spectators at the ceremony to commemorate the completion of work at South Harbour in 1908. There are also treats such as Peterhead's first fire engine and James Cassie's general store, which sold everything from tea to guns.

Author : Patrick K. O'Donnell
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0306821591
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dog Company written by Patrick K. O'Donnell and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An epic World War II story of valor, sacrifice, and the Rangers who led the way to victory in Europe It is said that the right man in the right place at the right time can make the difference between victory and defeat. This is the dramatic story of sixty-eight soldiers of the U.S. Army's 2nd Ranger Battalion, D Company -- Dog Company -- who made that difference, time and again. From D-Day, when German guns atop Pointe du Hoc threatened the Allied landings and the men of Dog Company scaled the ninety-foot cliffs to destroy them; to the thickly forested slopes of Hill 400, in Germany's Hü Forest, where the Rangers launched a desperate bayonet charge across an open field, captured the crucial hill, and held it against all odds. In each battle, the men of Dog Company made the difference. Dog Company is their unforgettable story -- thoroughly researched and vividly told by acclaimed combat historian Patrick K. O'Donnell -- a story of extraordinary bravery, courage, and determination. America had many heroes in World War II, but few can say that, but for them, the course of the war may have been very different. The right men, in the right place, at the right time -- Dog Company.

Author : Evelyn Le Chêne
Publisher : Souvenir Press
ISBN 13 : 9780285638617
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Silent Heroes written by Evelyn Le Chêne and published by Souvenir Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Animals have always served alongside soldiers and many have shown outstanding courage in action, going beyond the bounds of training and duty to display selfless displays of devotion."--Cover

Author : Damien Lewis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476739153
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dog Who Could Fly written by Damien Lewis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A thoroughly enjoyable story of heroism and true friendship” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), thisSunday Times top ten bestseller is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, flying countless combat missions and surviving everything from crash-landings to parachute bailouts—ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend. In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man's-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey that would turn them into lifelong friends. One was an orphaned puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled Nazi forces. The other was a different kind of lost soul—a Czech airman bound for the Royal Air Force and the country that he would come to call home. Airman Robert Bozdech stumbled across the tiny German shepherd—whom he named Ant—after being shot down on a daring mission over enemy lines. Unable to desert the puppy, Robert hid Ant inside his jacket as he escaped. In the months that followed, the pair would save each other's lives countless times as they flew together with RAF Bomber Command. Finally grounded after being injured on a flight mission, Ant refused to abandon his duty, waiting patiently beside the runway for his master's return from every sortie, and refusing food and sleep until they were reunited. By the end of the war, Robert and Ant had become true war heroes, and Ant was justly awarded the Dickin Medal, the “Animal VC.” With beautiful vintage black-and-white photos of Robert and Ant, The Dog Who Could Fly is a deeply moving story of loyalty in the face of adversity and the unshakable bond between a man and his best friend.

Author : Mark Colvin
Publisher : Melbourne Univ. Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0522872603
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Light and Shadow Updated Edition written by Mark Colvin and published by Melbourne Univ. Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Light and Shadow is the incredible story of a father waging a secret war against communism during the Cold War, while his son comes of age as a journalist and embarks on the risky career of a foreign correspondent. Mark covered local and global events for the ABC for more than four decades, reporting on wars, royal weddings and everything in between. In the midst of all this he discovered that his father was an MI6 spy. Mark was witness to some of the most significant international events, including the Iranian hostage crisis, the buildup to the first Gulf War in Iraq and the direct aftermath of the shocking genocide in Rwanda. But when he contracted a life-threatening illness while working in the field, his world changed forever. Mark Colvin's engrossing memoir takes you inside the coverage of major news events and navigates the complexity of his father's double life. Light and Shadow was published seven months before Mark's death, and he had the pleasure of seeing it become a bestseller. Award-winning ABC journalist Tony Jones pays tribute to his friend in an afterword.

Author : Les Taylor
Publisher : Whittles
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Luftwaffe Over Scotland written by Les Taylor and published by Whittles. This book was released on 2010 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air force.

Author : Jilly Cooper
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0552990914
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Animals in War written by Jilly Cooper and published by Random House. This book was released on 2000 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pigeons carrying vital messages to and from the beleaguered city during the Siege of Paris; horses and mules struggling through miles of fetid mud to bring ammunition to the front in the Great War; dogs sniffing out mines for the British invasion force in the Second World War - countless brave animals have played their part in the long, cruel history of war. Some have won medals for gallantry - like G.I. Joe, the American pigeon who saved 100 British lives in Italy, and Rob, the black and white mongrel who made over twenty parachute jumps with the SAS. Too many others have died abandoned, in agony and alone, after serving their country with distinction. Jilly Cooper has here written a tribute to the role of animals in wartime. It is a tragic and horrifying story - yet it has its lighter moments too: a hilarious game of musical chairs played on camels during the Desert Campaign; and the budgie who remarked, when carried from a bombed-out East End tenement, 'This is my night out'. This is a vivid and unforgettable record of man's inhumanity to animals, but also an astonishing story of courage, intelligence, devotion and resilience.

Author : David Biedrzycki
Publisher : Charlesbridge
ISBN 13 : 1607342251
Total Pages : 47 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ace Lacewing, Bug Detective: The Big Swat written by David Biedrzycki and published by Charlesbridge. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Springtime in Motham City means baseball, but the player who could lead the Stinkbugs to a rare winning season loses confidence when his special bat is stolen, and Ace Lacewing is hired to find it before the team misses the playoffs.