Almost 100 years later, Stubby's great deeds and brave heart make him an animal hero to fall in love with and treasure all over again. 5 Inches (D) Weight:1. Get instant access to all your favorite books. Stubby the War Dog - by Ann Bausum (Hardcover) 17.99When purchased online Out of Stock About this item Specifications Dimensions (Overall):10.1 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x. This mascot, on his own, started warning soldiers of dangers and saved.
Stubby's brave deeds earned him a place in history and in the Smithsonian Institution where his stuffed body can still be seen. Stubby the War Dog: The True Story of World War Is Bravest Dog audiobook written by Ann Bausum. This is a true story of a stray dog that became a mascot of an American Division in WWI. Charmed, the CO awarded Stubby mascot status and sent him along with Conroy's unit to the Western Front. By the time Stubby encountered Conroy's commanding officer, the dog had perfected his right-paw salute. When Conroy's unit shipped out for France, he smuggled his new friend aboard. Central to her work was the discovery of Conroys descendants and reconnecting the threads of their stories with those maintained by the Smithsonian. The Connecticut volunteer never imagined that his stray dog would become a war hero. Author Ann Bausum spent two years researching and writing about Stubby. history for young people, and she has published eight titles with National Geographic Childrens Books including, most recently. Private Robert Conroy casually adopted the orphan pup while attending basic training on the campus of Yale University in 1917.
Stubby! That German shepherd star of the silver screen may have been born behind enemy lines during World War I, but Stubby, the stump-tailed terrier, worked behind enemy lines, and gained military honors along the way.
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