An Irish Terrier - Dogs of War, #3 of 100 Bloody Objects

<p>During the Great War, thousands of dogs were sent to the Western Front to patrol, guard, catch rats and carry messages.  It is an extraordinary story of courage and sacrifice and the contribution these beloved animals had in sustaining morale and keeping spirits high.  In particular, it tells of the Irish Terriers who seemed almost the perfect breed for the hardship and rigours of the trenches.</p><p>So it Goes</p><p>Tom Assheton & James Jackson</p><p>Reading from:<br />Winter, Denis, <i>First of the Few, Fighter Pilots of the First World War</i>, (1983)</p><p> </p><p>See also:</p><p><a href="http://weloveirishterriers.com">We Love Irish Terriers</a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/2JShgrH">YouTube Tribute to the Irish Terrier with Lucy Jackson</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bloodyviolenthistory/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bloodyviolenthistory/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.jamesjacksonbooks.com">https://www.jamesjacksonbooks.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tomtom.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.tomtom.co.uk</a></p><p> </p><p><i>If you enjoy the podcast, would you please leave <strong>a short review </strong>on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcast App? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps to spread the word</i></p><p> </p><p>See <a href="https://simplecast.com/privacy/" target="_blank">https://simplecast.com/privacy/</a> for privacy information</p>