This is the remarkable story of one of WWII s most unusual animal heroes a 196 pound St Bernard dog who became the global mascot for the Royal Norwegian Forces and a symbol of freedom and inspiration for Allied troops throughout Europe.Many ships had pets on board, but Bamse the St. Bernard who 'lived' on Thorodd, and belonged to her commander, Erling Hafto, was the largest dog in the allied naval forces. 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...
This is the remarkable story of one of WWII s most unusual animal heroes a 196 pound St Bernard dog who became the global mascot for the Royal Norwegi...
