Souvenir books sports in the great war spying in the great war t. Its about sergeant stubby, a dog who was drafted into service in world war i and eventually played a vital role on the front lines. Stubby is adorable and the historical value excellent. While the men think stubby is there just to lift their spirits, he ends up saving them time and again from poison gas attacks and german spies, eventually being promoted to the rank of sargeant. Sergeant stubby in his army coat decked with medals. A stray dog named stubby stole the heart of a nation during his lifetime and is charming new generations through the twin titles stubby the war dog and sergeant stubby. The answer came in the book once there was a war, a collection of. Stubby to 3rd and 4th gr teachers so that they could read it aloud to their students prior to our upcoming vet assembly where we will honor the end of ww1. Corporal robert conroy was especially fond of the dog. How a stray dog and his best friend helped win world war i and stole the heart of a nation, about the life of sergeant stubby, who served. Through stubbys story and those of other unsung heroes, the center helps students, educators and communities recognize the value of each. A great movie to teach kids about world war 1, courage, and loyalty. Explore the real history of sgt stubby, americas most decorated war dog. Hes a stray bull terrier from connecticut who is adopted by a group of soldiers and whisked off to the front lines of world war i.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. World war 1,ww1, wwiwebquestsergeant stubbyan unlikely hero. A stowaway dog befriends private james robert bob conroy at the connecticut national guard camp at yale university and the two become inseparable. I was raised bt around 260 on the kennel as a youth. The parts of the book that were about the dog were quite entertaining, but the book was mostly about the war and less about the dog. He was several weeks old and either a bull terrier or a boston terrier. World war i dog veteran, decorated war hero, american.
How a stray dog and his best friend helped win world war i and stole the heart of a nation. Stubby was an amazing american dog who took part in battles, saved soldiers from gas attacks and captured a german spy. National geographic tells the story of a stray dog who becomes sergeant stubby the war dog during world war i. An american hero is a familyfriendly movie about one of the most brutal wars mankind has known. One secondary character is killed off screen and it is lightly implied but kids may not even understand if. He served for 18 months and participated in 17 battles on the western front. Stubby served bravely by his soldiers sides for 18 months and became a. Sergeant stubby c19161926 was an american dog who served as the mascot of americas 102nd infantry regiment during the first world war. Sergeant stubby, a short brindle bull terrier mutt, was officially a decorated hero of world war i. World war i hero animal heroes hoena, blake, hurst, oliver ian on. Knowing a bit about the great war and the animalsdogs who helped win the war is a great and interesting way to educate children.
Sergeant stubby 1916 march 16, 1926 was a dog and the official mascot of the 102nd infantry regiment united states and was assigned to the 26th yankee division in world war i. The animals story seemed so incredible that at first i did not believe it could be true. Conroy was undergoing military training in the area at the time, and found the little dog with a short tail who he decided to name stubby. As the only dog during wwi promoted to sergeant, stubby saved his regiment countless times from mustard gas, spies, and also comforted the wounded. The little dog, affectionately named stubby because of his stout tail, learns to bravely confront all the brand new warfare devices he encounters including tanks, machine guns, planes, and mustard gas as he proudly serves his country in the first world war and becomes a true american war hero.
Sergeant stubby, world war i mascot america comes alive. Uptodate news on service dogs plus information and tips to keep your dog happy, healthy, and safe. How a stray dog and his best friend helped win world war i and stole the heart of a nation reprint by ann bausum isbn. Today i found out about sergeant stubby, the most decorated war dog of wwi when he was a puppy in 1917, stubby was wandering around the fields of yale university. He hung around as the men drilled and one soldier in particular, corporal. Along with cheering up the doughboys, he warned them of gas attacks and enemy soldiers. How a stray dog and his best friend helped win world war i.
How a stray dog and his best friend helped win world war i and stole the heart of a nation ann bausum. That german shepherd star of the silver screen may have been born behind enemy lines during world war i, but stubby, the stumptailed terrier, worked behind enemy lines, and gained military honors along the way. How a stray dog and his best friend helped win world war i and stole the heart of a nation bausum. This is the amazing and charming true story of the rise of a stray dog and his adventures during world war 1. Stubby s story begins in 1917 when america is about to enter the war. On this edition of up to date, host steve kraske talks with ann bausum, author of sergeant stubby. Her books consistently earn prominent national recognition. The pit bull mix soon fell in line with the ranks and participated in some of the drills. Stubby served bravely by his soldiers sides for 18 months and became a hero when he saved his regiment from a surprise gas attack, and again when he singlehandedly caught an enemy german. Readers of all ages fall in love with this fourfooted participant in world war i. How a stray dog and his best friend helped win world war i and stole the heart of a nation by ann. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that surround this interesting story. Stubbys story begins in 1917 when america is about to enter the war.
An american hero is based on the incredible true story of the unbreakable bond between a young soldier and a stray dog for his valorous feats, stubby is still recognized today as the first dog promoted to the rank of sergeant in the u. After the war, he got to meet 2 us presidents, and was the guest of honor at several prestigious events. Stubby served in 17 battles and fought in four major allied offensives during world war i. I chose brave dogs for the world war 1 centenary display in the childrens library, having read the story of the heroic sergeant stubby on the bbc schools web site. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read stubby the dog soldier. The descendants of robert conroy stubbys inseparable companion tell the real story. How a stray dog and his best friend helped win world war i and.
This summer marks the 100year anniversary of the start of world war i. Sergeant stubby, once a stray bull terrier from connecticut is deemed a hero by the united states army for his heroic actions during world war 1. Sergeant stubby and millions of other books are available for instant access. Remembering world war i with 10 astounding books barnes. Found in connecticut in 1917 by members of the infantry, stubby was stowed away on a ship to france by a young soldier called robert conroy and went on to participate in four offensives and 17 battles.
How a stray dog and his best friend helped win world war i and stole the heart of a nation 97814262106 by bausum, ann and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. As documented in history books but largely forgotten today, the heartwarming cganimated feature sgt. Although his story is theoretically an american one, the first world war was. From an army training camp to the trenches in france, this is the incredible true story of sergeant stubby, the dog who served bravely in the first world war, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers. After being rescued off the streets by a young soldier on the eve of world war i, stubby became the first canine promoted to the rank of sergeant in american history. While there we visited the history museum and i come upon this ww1 war scene of a.
Sgt stubby acts like bt and from the book cover and photos is original base breed. Sergeant stubby, hero pup of world war i by laurie calkhoven. Due to his short legs, conroy named him stubby and took him back to camp against us army policy. World war i dog veteran, decorated war hero, american icon, and above all, mans best friend. Sergeant stubby recounts the story of one faithful dog who sailed to france with american soldiers to serve in the trenches of world war i. The book is well written but i was expecting more of a war story and more about stubbys. Though the united states did not yet have an official program for using dogs in the military until world war ii, one doga pit bullearned a place in the infantry during world war i and was responsible for saving many lives. Stubby stands in the smithsonian taxidermy with his vest and medals on. He became the units unofficial mascot and, amongst other things, was taught how to salute with his. Two soldiers, two pacifists, one familya test of will and faith in world war i by louisa thomas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Whether youre a history buff wellversed in the events of the great war, or someone who has just begun to be curious, weve got a collection of books to help you navigate the. Beloved awardwinning author and library darling ann bausum brings her friendly writing style and indepth research to her firstever book for adults.
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