Dogs show up in everyday life as companions, but their history goes far beyond that. For centuries, armies have trained dogs ...

A family pet charged an enemy machine gun nest during the invasion of Sicily, earned military decorations and sparked a ...

The war in Ukraine hasn’t only upended human lives—it’s also left countless dogs stranded in the middle of it all. With fighting still ongoing, soldiers, volunteers, and local families have stepped in ...

Sergeant Stubby provided emotional comfort to World War I soldiers, offering companionship and morale support amid constant fear and trauma. His presence in hospitals and among wounded troops ...

An author whose book tells the story of a dog stationed on Allied ships during World War Two has visited a primary school in Leeds to teach children about Remembrance. War Dog, by Tom Palmer, is the ...

IT’S TIME FOR THIS WEEK IN HISTORY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSUEM. RICHARD NIXON, BORN JANUARY 9TH, 1913, WOULD GROW UP TO BECOME THE 37TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES FROM 1969 ...

Rebecca Frankel's new book called War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love is a very good and important book for a number of reasons. In her book Ms. Frankel "offers a riveting mix of ...