The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side
Who Would Like This Book:
If you love heartwarming stories about the unbreakable bond between humans and dogs - especially set against the dramatic backdrop of WWII - you'll want to pick this up. Robert Bozdech and his German Shepherd, Antis, make for a duo that dog lovers, history buffs, and adventure readers will root for. The escapades are thrilling, the loyalty is fierce, and the heartbreak and triumph make it a moving tribute to animal heroes of war.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you prefer your non-fiction strictly factual, you may find the narrative a bit dramatized - Antis, the dog, often gets attributed human-like thinking and super-canine abilities that can take you out of the 'true story' mindset. Some readers also felt the storytelling leaned toward sensationalism, at times prioritizing emotion over historical clarity.
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'The Dog Who Could Fly' tells the incredible true story of Czech airman Robert Bozdech and his loyal dog Antis during World War II. Bozdech rescues Antis from an abandoned farmhouse, and the bond between man and dog grows stronger as they face the horrors of war together. The book is written in an easy, unsentimental prose that showcases the love and loyalty shared between the two companions, making it a touching tribute to their remarkable friendship. The author, Damien Lewis, skillfully weaves a tale of courage, loyalty, and love set against the backdrop of the gut-wrenching realities of World War II.
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From The Publisher:
"A thoroughly enjoyable story of heroism and true friendship" (Publishers Weekly, starred review), this 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 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, 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.
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About the Author:
Damien Lewis is a lifelong dog lover and award-winning writer who has spent twenty years reporting from war, disaster, and conflict zones for the BBC and other global news organizations. He is the bestselling author of more than twenty books, including several acclaimed memoirs about military working dogs-Sergeant Rex, It's All About Treo, Judy, and The Dog Who Could Fly.
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