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The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side
An instant hit in the UK, this is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, joined in flight missions, and survived everything from crash-landings to parachute bailouts; 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 his charge, 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 Bomber Command. And though Ant was eventually grounded due to injury, he refused to abandon his duty, waiting patiently beside the runway for his master's return from every sortie, and refusing food and sleep until they were reunited. By the end of the war Robert and Ant had become British 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.
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 his charge, 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 Bomber Command. And though Ant was eventually grounded due to injury, he refused to abandon his duty, waiting patiently beside the runway for his master's return from every sortie, and refusing food and sleep until they were reunited. By the end of the war Robert and Ant had become British 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.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published September 26, 2013
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About the author
Damien Lewis
83 books447 followersDamien Lewis became an author largely by accident, when a British publisher asked him if he'd be willing to turn a TV documentary he was working on into a book. That film was shot in the Sudan war zone, and told the story of how Arab tribes seized black African slaves in horrific slave raids. Lewis had been to the Sudan war zone dozens of times over the past decade, reporting on that conflict for the BBC, Channel 4 and US and European broadcasters.
His slavery documentary told the story of a young girl from the Nuba tribe, seized in a raid and sold into slavery in Khartoum, Sudan's capital city, and of her epic escape. The publisher asked Lewis if the Nuba girl would be willing to write her life story as a book, with his help as co-author. The book that they co-wrote was called 'Slave', and it was published to great acclaim, becoming a number one bestseller and being translated into some 30 lanc guages worldwide. It won several awards and has been made into a feature film.
Over the preceding fifteen years Lewis had reported from many war, conflict and disaster zones – including Sudan, Sierra Leone, Eritrea, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Iraq, Syria, Burma, Afghanistan and the Balkans (see Author's Gallery). He (and his film crew) traveled into such areas with aid workers, the British or allied military, UN forces or local military groups, or very much under their own steam. He reported on the horror and human impact of war, as well as the drama of conflict itself. Often, he worked alone. Often, he filmed his own material over extended periods of time living in the war or conflict zone.
During a decade spent reporting from around the world Lewis lived in deserts, rainforests, jungles and chaotic third world cities. In his work and travels he met and interviewed people smugglers, diamond miners, Catholic priests 'gone native', desert nomads, un-contacted tribes, aid workers, bush pilots, arms dealers, genocidal leaders, peacekeepers, game wardens, slum kids, world presidents, heroin traffickers, rebel warlords, child prostitutes, Islamist terrorists, Hindu holy men, mercenaries, bush doctors, soldiers, commanders and spies. He was injured, and was hospitalised with bizarre tropical diseases – including flesh-eating bacteria, worms that burrow through the skin and septicemia – but survived all that and continued to report.
It was only natural that having seen so much of global conflict he would be drawn to stories of war, terrorism, espionage and the often dark causes behind such conflicts when he started writing books. Having written a number of true stories, in 2006 he was chosen as one of the 'nation's 20 favourite authors' and wrote his first fiction, Desert Claw, for the British Government's Quick Read initiative. Desert Claw tells of a group of ex-Special Forces soldiers sent into Iraq to retrieve a looted Van Gogh painting, with a savage twist to the tale. That fiction was followed up by Cobra Gold, an equally compelling tale of global drama and intrigue and shadowy betrayal.
Damien Lewis's work, books and films have won the Index on Censorship (UK), CECRA (Spain), Project Censored (US), Commonwealth Relations (UK), Discovery-NHK BANFF (Canada), Rory Peck (UK), BBC One World (UK), BBC-WWF Wildscreen (UK), International Peace Prize (US), Elle Magazine Grande Prix (US), Victor Gollanz (Germany), and BBC One World (UK) Awards. He is a Fellow of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
His slavery documentary told the story of a young girl from the Nuba tribe, seized in a raid and sold into slavery in Khartoum, Sudan's capital city, and of her epic escape. The publisher asked Lewis if the Nuba girl would be willing to write her life story as a book, with his help as co-author. The book that they co-wrote was called 'Slave', and it was published to great acclaim, becoming a number one bestseller and being translated into some 30 lanc guages worldwide. It won several awards and has been made into a feature film.
Over the preceding fifteen years Lewis had reported from many war, conflict and disaster zones – including Sudan, Sierra Leone, Eritrea, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Iraq, Syria, Burma, Afghanistan and the Balkans (see Author's Gallery). He (and his film crew) traveled into such areas with aid workers, the British or allied military, UN forces or local military groups, or very much under their own steam. He reported on the horror and human impact of war, as well as the drama of conflict itself. Often, he worked alone. Often, he filmed his own material over extended periods of time living in the war or conflict zone.
During a decade spent reporting from around the world Lewis lived in deserts, rainforests, jungles and chaotic third world cities. In his work and travels he met and interviewed people smugglers, diamond miners, Catholic priests 'gone native', desert nomads, un-contacted tribes, aid workers, bush pilots, arms dealers, genocidal leaders, peacekeepers, game wardens, slum kids, world presidents, heroin traffickers, rebel warlords, child prostitutes, Islamist terrorists, Hindu holy men, mercenaries, bush doctors, soldiers, commanders and spies. He was injured, and was hospitalised with bizarre tropical diseases – including flesh-eating bacteria, worms that burrow through the skin and septicemia – but survived all that and continued to report.
It was only natural that having seen so much of global conflict he would be drawn to stories of war, terrorism, espionage and the often dark causes behind such conflicts when he started writing books. Having written a number of true stories, in 2006 he was chosen as one of the 'nation's 20 favourite authors' and wrote his first fiction, Desert Claw, for the British Government's Quick Read initiative. Desert Claw tells of a group of ex-Special Forces soldiers sent into Iraq to retrieve a looted Van Gogh painting, with a savage twist to the tale. That fiction was followed up by Cobra Gold, an equally compelling tale of global drama and intrigue and shadowy betrayal.
Damien Lewis's work, books and films have won the Index on Censorship (UK), CECRA (Spain), Project Censored (US), Commonwealth Relations (UK), Discovery-NHK BANFF (Canada), Rory Peck (UK), BBC One World (UK), BBC-WWF Wildscreen (UK), International Peace Prize (US), Elle Magazine Grande Prix (US), Victor Gollanz (Germany), and BBC One World (UK) Awards. He is a Fellow of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
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November 6, 2014
Downloaded from Audible, narrated by Derek Perkins. A five-star performance! The narration improved on the story, I believe, which is saying something. His voice is easy on the ears and distinctly different for dog and man. Apparently, the book includes old photos, so I missed out on that, but I easily found several photos online.
This heartwarming and somewhat amazing biographical account is based on personal diaries, BBC footage and reports, and military documents.
The "story" begins in France late in 1939, when native Czech Airman (bomber) Robert Bozdech is shot down in France, over enemy lines. Hiding out with his wounded pilot in an abandoned farmhouse, he discovers a starving newborn German Shepherd, whom he names Ant / Antis. Unable to abandon the puppy to certain death, he hides Ant inside his jacket and crawls through thick snow across "no man's land" -- bombs dropping from both sides, narrowly missing Robert, Ant, and his pilot Pierre. Within fewer than 24 hours, the young warrior pup is already defending Robert and Pierre.
In the months and years that follow Antis saved lives several times. This decorated dog rescued civilians buried under rubble in shell-shocked, battle-worn Britain, alerted men and women of incoming attacks at various Royal Air Force bases, and flew alongside his best friend in Wellington fighter planes.
This account focuses more on the tight bond between dog and man, less on the war itself. Still, there are some interesting war nuggets: Hitler's Czech invasion, Czech airmen joining the French Air Force to fight Nazis, France falling to Hitler, French and Czech soldiers fleeing to England to join the RAF and continue to fight Nazis, the bombing of Britain (so much bombing!), various bomber planes (Wellingtons, Liberators, etc.), and the place of dogs in the military during war (most pets were not allowed during war, so this story is unusual).
Various secondary characters added much to my enjoyment of the story.
The quality of the writing is good, but not great. The story felt heartwarming. I chuckled several times, and held my breath with worry a few times, too. The pace flows quickly. I learned something about the war from this unlikely perspective.
However, some redundancy and overused phrases (e.g., "he looked deeply into his dog's eyes") cost the book one star, along with the rushed ending. (I wanted to know more about Robert's wife and son in Communist Czechoslovakia, and more about his postwar life in England.) Some writing felt like a telling of events, without the heartrending poignancy of other animal stories (but some sections are definitely moving). Some parts needed more depth, like why did he . Also, at times, the father-son "conversations" got old (the dog calls Robert "dad" as they "talk" to each other), but some reviewers liked that aspect of the book.
Recommended for anyone interested in dogs and history.
This heartwarming and somewhat amazing biographical account is based on personal diaries, BBC footage and reports, and military documents.
The "story" begins in France late in 1939, when native Czech Airman (bomber) Robert Bozdech is shot down in France, over enemy lines. Hiding out with his wounded pilot in an abandoned farmhouse, he discovers a starving newborn German Shepherd, whom he names Ant / Antis. Unable to abandon the puppy to certain death, he hides Ant inside his jacket and crawls through thick snow across "no man's land" -- bombs dropping from both sides, narrowly missing Robert, Ant, and his pilot Pierre. Within fewer than 24 hours, the young warrior pup is already defending Robert and Pierre.
In the months and years that follow Antis saved lives several times. This decorated dog rescued civilians buried under rubble in shell-shocked, battle-worn Britain, alerted men and women of incoming attacks at various Royal Air Force bases, and flew alongside his best friend in Wellington fighter planes.
This account focuses more on the tight bond between dog and man, less on the war itself. Still, there are some interesting war nuggets: Hitler's Czech invasion, Czech airmen joining the French Air Force to fight Nazis, France falling to Hitler, French and Czech soldiers fleeing to England to join the RAF and continue to fight Nazis, the bombing of Britain (so much bombing!), various bomber planes (Wellingtons, Liberators, etc.), and the place of dogs in the military during war (most pets were not allowed during war, so this story is unusual).
Various secondary characters added much to my enjoyment of the story.
The quality of the writing is good, but not great. The story felt heartwarming. I chuckled several times, and held my breath with worry a few times, too. The pace flows quickly. I learned something about the war from this unlikely perspective.
However, some redundancy and overused phrases (e.g., "he looked deeply into his dog's eyes") cost the book one star, along with the rushed ending. (I wanted to know more about Robert's wife and son in Communist Czechoslovakia, and more about his postwar life in England.) Some writing felt like a telling of events, without the heartrending poignancy of other animal stories (but some sections are definitely moving). Some parts needed more depth, like why did he . Also, at times, the father-son "conversations" got old (the dog calls Robert "dad" as they "talk" to each other), but some reviewers liked that aspect of the book.
Recommended for anyone interested in dogs and history.
January 18, 2016
2.5 stars. The story at the core of this book is one that appealed to both my love of dogs and my interest in WWII history—the story of an abandoned German Shepherd puppy rescued by downed Czech airman Robert Bozdech, who became Bozdech's loyal sidekick and mascot of the RAF squadron his master joined, even flying with him on bombing raids over Germany. I have a German Shepherd myself, whose intelligence and devotion to her human family continue to amaze me, and many things about Antis' personality rang true to me. For instance, his habit of doing a "headcount" every night on the close-knit group of Czech airman who bivouacked together, pushing an affectionate wet nose into their faces as they were falling asleep—my dog does that with our family every morning and sometimes at night. Antis' devotion to his master led him through an escape from occupied France, air raids, and more; and when left behind while Bozdech flew missions, he would lie by the airstrip and refuse all food and shelter until his master returned, suffering cold and exposure almost to the point of death on several occasions.
However, the way the book was written bugged me almost from the first page. Author Damien Lewis chose to write it in a style that's more like quasi-fiction than history, heavily dramatizing every scene with loads of reconstructed dialogue that doesn't feel at all authentic. Though Lewis' main source material was an unpublished manuscript by Robert Bozdech himself, this even goes for scenes where Bozdech himself was not present to witness conversations. (Take for a small example the dialogue with the chaplain on page 173, which smacks of all the cloying cliches ever given a fictional chaplain.) Furthermore, on many occasions Lewis tries to write from the perspective of the dog himself, attributing human-like thought processes and emotions to him and imagining the details of incidents where he was separated from his human companions. ("Antis was mortified...If there was one moment more than any other when the dog wished that he could speak to his master and explain things, this was it" [p. 241]) For me this had the effect of pulling me out of the story and automatically stretching the credibility of some of Antis' adventures, whether the facts are true or not (and a few, mostly his interactions with people in England rather than his war exploits, already seem a bit exaggerated). And it does seem that more pages are given to Antis' escapes from angry policemen and farmers and RAF red tape than to his actual combat exploits.
(Additionally, the dog owner in me bent a skeptical eyebrow at the multiple occasions Antis was fed chocolate, which can be poisonous to dogs.)
It was an interesting story, but I felt I had to slog my way through a number of awkwardly and even poorly-written pages to get the meat of it.
However, the way the book was written bugged me almost from the first page. Author Damien Lewis chose to write it in a style that's more like quasi-fiction than history, heavily dramatizing every scene with loads of reconstructed dialogue that doesn't feel at all authentic. Though Lewis' main source material was an unpublished manuscript by Robert Bozdech himself, this even goes for scenes where Bozdech himself was not present to witness conversations. (Take for a small example the dialogue with the chaplain on page 173, which smacks of all the cloying cliches ever given a fictional chaplain.) Furthermore, on many occasions Lewis tries to write from the perspective of the dog himself, attributing human-like thought processes and emotions to him and imagining the details of incidents where he was separated from his human companions. ("Antis was mortified...If there was one moment more than any other when the dog wished that he could speak to his master and explain things, this was it" [p. 241]) For me this had the effect of pulling me out of the story and automatically stretching the credibility of some of Antis' adventures, whether the facts are true or not (and a few, mostly his interactions with people in England rather than his war exploits, already seem a bit exaggerated). And it does seem that more pages are given to Antis' escapes from angry policemen and farmers and RAF red tape than to his actual combat exploits.
(Additionally, the dog owner in me bent a skeptical eyebrow at the multiple occasions Antis was fed chocolate, which can be poisonous to dogs.)
It was an interesting story, but I felt I had to slog my way through a number of awkwardly and even poorly-written pages to get the meat of it.
March 2, 2015
This was such an endearing story between a man and his dog. I am not a crier at all, but there were times where I felt my throat tighten and I had to blink back the tears. The bond that existed between the owner and his German Shepherd was so completely heart-warming.
This is a non-fiction book, mostly written by someone who doesn't write novels. So I think you need to keep that in mind as you read thru it. The writing was okay. But with that being said, it certainly was able to get the details of this special relationship through. Some of the events seemed so fantastical, that it felt a little on the embellished side, but it all worked to help add to and build on this bond of love, devotion, and trust.
This is a non-fiction book, mostly written by someone who doesn't write novels. So I think you need to keep that in mind as you read thru it. The writing was okay. But with that being said, it certainly was able to get the details of this special relationship through. Some of the events seemed so fantastical, that it felt a little on the embellished side, but it all worked to help add to and build on this bond of love, devotion, and trust.
August 16, 2014
4 ½ stars. Audiobook needs a pdf file for pictures.
Wow. Wonderful. Fantastic Story. True story about a dog and his loyalty and love with his owner.
I was so captivated. Could not stop reading. A pilot Robert was shot down by the Germans in 1939. There he met abandoned puppy Antis who would die if not rescued. Robert crawled for hours to safety with the puppy in his shirt. This is one of those truth is stranger than fiction stories. Amazing things happen. It’s nonfiction but embellished with assumed/fictionalized dialogue. I liked the way that was done. It made it more enjoyable.
The story is about the dog Antis from 1939 until Hitler surrendered in 1945. The epilogue states that Antis did some heroic things after the war during Robert’s travel from Communist occupied Czechoslovakia to Britain. That was one sentence. I wish the author wrote more about that.
I’ve heard and read about psychic events here and there. I want to believe those things exist. And this book reinforces my belief. In one episode Robert is on a plane. Antis is at the base. At 1 am Robert is wounded. At that exact moment Antis began howling and grieving in a way he had not done before.
TEARS:
Antis died after a normal life span for a dog of fourteen years. Robert lived after that without Antis. At the end of the book I had a crying session. Antis lived a full life, but I still grieved.
PICTURES:
There are pictures in the physical book. I wish the author provided a downloadable pdf file for audiobook buyers.
AUDIOBOOK NARRATOR:
Derek Perkins did an excellent job.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Unabridged audiobook length: 9 hrs and 2 mins. Swearing language: none. Sexual content: none. Setting: 1940 - 1945 Europe and Great Britain. Book copyright: 2013. Genre: nonfiction, dog nonfiction.
Wow. Wonderful. Fantastic Story. True story about a dog and his loyalty and love with his owner.
I was so captivated. Could not stop reading. A pilot Robert was shot down by the Germans in 1939. There he met abandoned puppy Antis who would die if not rescued. Robert crawled for hours to safety with the puppy in his shirt. This is one of those truth is stranger than fiction stories. Amazing things happen. It’s nonfiction but embellished with assumed/fictionalized dialogue. I liked the way that was done. It made it more enjoyable.
The story is about the dog Antis from 1939 until Hitler surrendered in 1945. The epilogue states that Antis did some heroic things after the war during Robert’s travel from Communist occupied Czechoslovakia to Britain. That was one sentence. I wish the author wrote more about that.
I’ve heard and read about psychic events here and there. I want to believe those things exist. And this book reinforces my belief. In one episode Robert is on a plane. Antis is at the base. At 1 am Robert is wounded. At that exact moment Antis began howling and grieving in a way he had not done before.
TEARS:
Antis died after a normal life span for a dog of fourteen years. Robert lived after that without Antis. At the end of the book I had a crying session. Antis lived a full life, but I still grieved.
PICTURES:
There are pictures in the physical book. I wish the author provided a downloadable pdf file for audiobook buyers.
AUDIOBOOK NARRATOR:
Derek Perkins did an excellent job.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Unabridged audiobook length: 9 hrs and 2 mins. Swearing language: none. Sexual content: none. Setting: 1940 - 1945 Europe and Great Britain. Book copyright: 2013. Genre: nonfiction, dog nonfiction.
March 16, 2022
Great book. Especially if you like WWII books. Unfortunately I was spoiled with his other book Judy which is so amazingly good book, it makes all other books look less. If you like history, and you like dogs, you will love this book. And maybe you should read this one first, and then Judy :-)
January 3, 2025
Book: The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and The Four-Legged Hero Who Flew at His Side by Damien Lewis
Genre: non-fiction
Dates Read: 10/21-10/31/2024
Format: physical book
Book Club &/or Challenge: pleasure ;)… I originally discovered this book while researching dog-themed books for my 4th round in The Book Hive Book Club and it’s been sitting on my shelf since then!
Summary: After crash landing behind enemy lines during WWII, gunner Robert Bozdech came across a near-dead bundle of fur… a German shepherd puppy! Against all common sense, Robert bundled the shivering pup under his jacket and continued his belly-crawl of an escape. This started the unbreakable bond between him and his dog who he’d name Antis. Together they defied all boundaries both on the ground and flying in the sky.
Themes/Topics: unwavering loyalty; PTSD; special bonds between animals and humans; sacrifice; fighting for your beliefs and country; perseverance; anxiety; handling challenges in innovative ways; brotherhood bond of soldiers; dog-lover vs dog-hater mentality; prejudice; injustice; lucky talisman; love; friendship; fatherhood; the call of the wild
First Line: In the early hours of a bitterly cold January day in 1940, a French Potez 63 fighter-bomber aircraft was shot down over th eGerman front line.
Favorite Quote(s):
*Antis’s whiskers stood out like icicles from his snow-flecked muzzle, but still he wouldn’t abandon the wait - faithful, loyal, resolute - for his master’s return (page 263).
*”He’s a dog not a human being. We might change allegiances like the wind, but not your dog” (page 267).
*In all of Robet’s very darkest moments - exiled from his homeland; with his fellow airmen and closest friends dying all around him; during the loneliness and fear that the next mission might be his last - he had always known that he had Antis beside him, a loyal and faithful friend upon whom he could unburden himself. While the animal may not have understood his every word, he felt his master’s moods and caught the sentiment, and Robert had never once needed to worry about the shame of showing weakness, or tears, before his dog (page 269).
Likes: 1) I’m a dog lover and this IS a story about an unimaginable dog!; 2) the antics of Antis constantly had me holding my breath and shaking my head; 3) Lewis’ writing style that smoothly connected the experiences involving Robert and Antis into an enjoyable reading experience which made this non-fiction read feel more like reading a story; 4) the lengths Robert and his unit would go through to help each other during wartime; 5) the fact that although others have written about Antis, Lewis utilized Robert’s own journal to bring it to life.
Distractions: as a dog owner, I kept thinking about Antis’ well-being and wondered how much Robert and Lewis projected *their* emotions and desires into Antis’ behavior and demeanor… thankfully he lived for over 13 years!
Overall Rating: five, five, five! What I thought was going to be a fact-laden dull account of WWII flying antics, turned into a fantastic read, full of discussion potential!
Genre: non-fiction
Dates Read: 10/21-10/31/2024
Format: physical book
Book Club &/or Challenge: pleasure ;)… I originally discovered this book while researching dog-themed books for my 4th round in The Book Hive Book Club and it’s been sitting on my shelf since then!
Summary: After crash landing behind enemy lines during WWII, gunner Robert Bozdech came across a near-dead bundle of fur… a German shepherd puppy! Against all common sense, Robert bundled the shivering pup under his jacket and continued his belly-crawl of an escape. This started the unbreakable bond between him and his dog who he’d name Antis. Together they defied all boundaries both on the ground and flying in the sky.
Themes/Topics: unwavering loyalty; PTSD; special bonds between animals and humans; sacrifice; fighting for your beliefs and country; perseverance; anxiety; handling challenges in innovative ways; brotherhood bond of soldiers; dog-lover vs dog-hater mentality; prejudice; injustice; lucky talisman; love; friendship; fatherhood; the call of the wild
First Line: In the early hours of a bitterly cold January day in 1940, a French Potez 63 fighter-bomber aircraft was shot down over th eGerman front line.
Favorite Quote(s):
*Antis’s whiskers stood out like icicles from his snow-flecked muzzle, but still he wouldn’t abandon the wait - faithful, loyal, resolute - for his master’s return (page 263).
*”He’s a dog not a human being. We might change allegiances like the wind, but not your dog” (page 267).
*In all of Robet’s very darkest moments - exiled from his homeland; with his fellow airmen and closest friends dying all around him; during the loneliness and fear that the next mission might be his last - he had always known that he had Antis beside him, a loyal and faithful friend upon whom he could unburden himself. While the animal may not have understood his every word, he felt his master’s moods and caught the sentiment, and Robert had never once needed to worry about the shame of showing weakness, or tears, before his dog (page 269).
Likes: 1) I’m a dog lover and this IS a story about an unimaginable dog!; 2) the antics of Antis constantly had me holding my breath and shaking my head; 3) Lewis’ writing style that smoothly connected the experiences involving Robert and Antis into an enjoyable reading experience which made this non-fiction read feel more like reading a story; 4) the lengths Robert and his unit would go through to help each other during wartime; 5) the fact that although others have written about Antis, Lewis utilized Robert’s own journal to bring it to life.
Distractions: as a dog owner, I kept thinking about Antis’ well-being and wondered how much Robert and Lewis projected *their* emotions and desires into Antis’ behavior and demeanor… thankfully he lived for over 13 years!
Overall Rating: five, five, five! What I thought was going to be a fact-laden dull account of WWII flying antics, turned into a fantastic read, full of discussion potential!
January 5, 2014
Completely and utterly riveting!! This is an absolultely amazing book, made even more astounding by knowing this is based on a true story.
Robert, a Czech pilot, flying with French Airforce, is shot down in No Man's Land. While getting his French pilot to safety, he finds an abandoned puppy and feeds it, thus starting a bond that is to last years and surmount seemingly impossible odds. When they leave, the puppy comes too, stuffed in Robert's flying jacket.
Later, the dog flies with him on missions, the flamboyant French turning a blind eye. But when the French are invaded, the Czech pilots flee to England to continue flying against the enemy. How Robert smuggles Antis into the UK, is an amazing story.
Once in the UK , it is a little while before Robert is flying against the enemy again, but wherever he goes, Antis goes too. Antis has a sixth sense for sensing the enemy aircraft, alerting of incoming planes on several occasions even before the warning sirens go off, and thus saving lives on numerous occasions. One such time, he not only warns of the incoming aircraft, but helps dig out survivors of the bomb blast.
Then Robert joins the 311 Flying Squadron and be and his crew fly the Wellington bomber, C for Cecilia. Robert is the rear gunner. After surviving an attempt to evict him from the Air base, Antis becomes the 311's mascot and waits faithfully for his master to return from each mission. On one mission Robert is injured.....and does not return. Antis' 3 day vigil affects the dogs health. Once both Robert and Antis recover from this ordeal, Antis takes matters into his own paws!! He sneaks aboard C for Cecilia, and stows away unseen for the mission!! He only appears when they reach an altitude at which you need oxygen, when he has to share Robert's oxygen mask! After this mission, Robert and the crew can't leave their lucky mascot behind, he gets his own oxygen mask and flies on many missions, providing comfort and courage to the lonely rear gunner position. He stoically endures shrapnel injuries, not making a sound to distract Robert while he is on a mission.
Eventually his injuries ground the dog, but he has an amazing fighting spirit. After escaping enemies abroad, he has to evade enemies at home, learn even more paitence, and endure painful seperations from his beloved master, Robert.
This is one absolutely amazing TRUE story. What a dog! What a Hero.
Robert, a Czech pilot, flying with French Airforce, is shot down in No Man's Land. While getting his French pilot to safety, he finds an abandoned puppy and feeds it, thus starting a bond that is to last years and surmount seemingly impossible odds. When they leave, the puppy comes too, stuffed in Robert's flying jacket.
Later, the dog flies with him on missions, the flamboyant French turning a blind eye. But when the French are invaded, the Czech pilots flee to England to continue flying against the enemy. How Robert smuggles Antis into the UK, is an amazing story.
Once in the UK , it is a little while before Robert is flying against the enemy again, but wherever he goes, Antis goes too. Antis has a sixth sense for sensing the enemy aircraft, alerting of incoming planes on several occasions even before the warning sirens go off, and thus saving lives on numerous occasions. One such time, he not only warns of the incoming aircraft, but helps dig out survivors of the bomb blast.
Then Robert joins the 311 Flying Squadron and be and his crew fly the Wellington bomber, C for Cecilia. Robert is the rear gunner. After surviving an attempt to evict him from the Air base, Antis becomes the 311's mascot and waits faithfully for his master to return from each mission. On one mission Robert is injured.....and does not return. Antis' 3 day vigil affects the dogs health. Once both Robert and Antis recover from this ordeal, Antis takes matters into his own paws!! He sneaks aboard C for Cecilia, and stows away unseen for the mission!! He only appears when they reach an altitude at which you need oxygen, when he has to share Robert's oxygen mask! After this mission, Robert and the crew can't leave their lucky mascot behind, he gets his own oxygen mask and flies on many missions, providing comfort and courage to the lonely rear gunner position. He stoically endures shrapnel injuries, not making a sound to distract Robert while he is on a mission.
Eventually his injuries ground the dog, but he has an amazing fighting spirit. After escaping enemies abroad, he has to evade enemies at home, learn even more paitence, and endure painful seperations from his beloved master, Robert.
This is one absolutely amazing TRUE story. What a dog! What a Hero.
April 22, 2014
“The Dog Who Could Fly” by Damien Lewis, published by Atria Books.
Category – War/Dogs Publication Date – June 10, 2014
If you are looking for a book on the Second World War, if you are looking for a book on air combat, and if you are looking for a book that tells the story of an extraordinary dog, this is your book.
In 1929 Robert Bozdech and his pilot were shot down over German territory. They found refuge in a farm house and found a German shepherd puppy. A puppy they were going to leave behind but Robert could not find it in his heart to abandon the dog. Thus began an unbelievable story of friendship, loyalty, and devotion that far exceeds any animal relationship story that I have ever read.
Ant or Antis as the dog became known, was so truly devoted to Robert that when Robert went on missions Ant would wait on the flight line for his return. It did not matter how long, how cold, or how wet it was Antis would remain at his post. He would even refuse to eat until his master came home. His devotion became such a problem that Robert was given permission to bring Antis along on the sorties flown into enemy territory.
Antis had several close calls with death when he almost froze to death on the flight line, was hit by shrapnel, shot by a farmer, and most disturbing when Robert tried to break him of his devotion by ignoring him.
A fantastic story that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. A story that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.
Category – War/Dogs Publication Date – June 10, 2014
If you are looking for a book on the Second World War, if you are looking for a book on air combat, and if you are looking for a book that tells the story of an extraordinary dog, this is your book.
In 1929 Robert Bozdech and his pilot were shot down over German territory. They found refuge in a farm house and found a German shepherd puppy. A puppy they were going to leave behind but Robert could not find it in his heart to abandon the dog. Thus began an unbelievable story of friendship, loyalty, and devotion that far exceeds any animal relationship story that I have ever read.
Ant or Antis as the dog became known, was so truly devoted to Robert that when Robert went on missions Ant would wait on the flight line for his return. It did not matter how long, how cold, or how wet it was Antis would remain at his post. He would even refuse to eat until his master came home. His devotion became such a problem that Robert was given permission to bring Antis along on the sorties flown into enemy territory.
Antis had several close calls with death when he almost froze to death on the flight line, was hit by shrapnel, shot by a farmer, and most disturbing when Robert tried to break him of his devotion by ignoring him.
A fantastic story that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. A story that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.
June 7, 2014
I really like books that can keep my interest thru out the story. This is one of them.
First and foremost I received this Advanced uncorrected book from the publisher as a winner on Goodreads.com. AND now my review.
The title of the book - The Dog Who Could Fly - is exactly that- this incredible dog named Antis did fly many, many missions during WW11 with his BEST buddy - Robert Bozdech, a Czech airman flying with the RAF Bomber Command. However, not all the flights and land journeys were of the legal nature for the German Shepherd. But despite all the obstacles and War injuries and the Strong Will of Antis and the help from his War buddies he managed to survive and live beyond the end of the war. HOW was this possible? Read the book. I did and sure glad I was one of those lucky Goodreads winners.
Thank you Damien Lewis for putting together a very worth while and INTERESTING book that should be a hit for those interested in the incredible stories that were part of WW11.
First and foremost I received this Advanced uncorrected book from the publisher as a winner on Goodreads.com. AND now my review.
The title of the book - The Dog Who Could Fly - is exactly that- this incredible dog named Antis did fly many, many missions during WW11 with his BEST buddy - Robert Bozdech, a Czech airman flying with the RAF Bomber Command. However, not all the flights and land journeys were of the legal nature for the German Shepherd. But despite all the obstacles and War injuries and the Strong Will of Antis and the help from his War buddies he managed to survive and live beyond the end of the war. HOW was this possible? Read the book. I did and sure glad I was one of those lucky Goodreads winners.
Thank you Damien Lewis for putting together a very worth while and INTERESTING book that should be a hit for those interested in the incredible stories that were part of WW11.
January 17, 2015
As a dog lover, I was always going to enjoy this book, written by Lewis but based on the unpublished memoir of Robert Bozdech, a Czech airman whose relationship with his dog, Antis, resulted in fame during WW2.
Describing the book without spoilers is impossible, but from Robert's unlikely discovery of Antis as a puppy, an unbreakable bond was forged between man and dog that is documented here. No doubt more than slightly embellished-Antis was a remarkably talented dog if the words contained within the tale are completely true-but it is a highly enjoyable read. The reader cannot help but root for both as they come up against the obstacles that face them throughout the war, or be touched by the devotion shown by the animal toward its master.
I wouldn't have bought this book, save for it having been an Audible Daily Deal, but it was a nice change and an uplifting experience listening to it.
Describing the book without spoilers is impossible, but from Robert's unlikely discovery of Antis as a puppy, an unbreakable bond was forged between man and dog that is documented here. No doubt more than slightly embellished-Antis was a remarkably talented dog if the words contained within the tale are completely true-but it is a highly enjoyable read. The reader cannot help but root for both as they come up against the obstacles that face them throughout the war, or be touched by the devotion shown by the animal toward its master.
I wouldn't have bought this book, save for it having been an Audible Daily Deal, but it was a nice change and an uplifting experience listening to it.
February 20, 2021
This is a heartwarming story about Robert Bozdach, a WWII Czechoslovakian pilot who finds a German Shepard puppy on a mission after he was shot down. He refused to leave the dog to his own devices and he soon became a passenger aboard Bozdach’s plane when the airman went on missions and a friend to the other soldiers wherever Bozdach fought. I thought this was wonderfully written.
May 12, 2024
A fun fascinating story about a WWII Czech soldier and his dog. They flew missions together. They were injured together. They lived together and served together. The presence of the dog, Antis, acted as a diversion and as an official mascot to all of the flyers. It is an uplifting and feel good story that is fun to read.
June 23, 2014
A War Story, A Love Story Bound to be a New Bestseller
The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Footed Hero Who Flew at His Side, by Damien Lewis (Simon & Schuster, 2013, 288 pages, $26 - and worth every penny!)
Enthralling Read
By the co-author of Sergeant Rex, The Dog Who Could Fly only gets better and better as you find yourself reading faster and faster. You know the ending but you have to read the whole book to find out how it gets there.
Like a murder mystery or crime movie, you know exactly how many pages are left or how many minutes: you just can’t figure out how it happens but finally everything falls into place and you are satisfied that there is only one way for the story to end.
And it is a good one!
Understated
Damien Lewis’ writing style is understated with fairly short sentences and words, though there are a handful of glitches where a British word or sentence structure causes a bump. It is not a children’s book, however, though I can see a children’s version in the future. Many years ago, it was to have been a movie by Twentieth Century Fox and hopefully it will be again when the popularity of this book receives a new audience.
The Dog Who is an easy read, perhaps even a ‘beach book’ or a ‘plane read’ but you won’t have time for a nap in flight once you start The Dog Who! Full of suspense and love, loyalty and humor, it also has a riveting plot as well as character development, war buddy camaraderie, and even a few love interests - the primary one being between dog and man. The war and flight accounts are not detailed enough, however, to lose women readers, and veterans will reminisce about their own war experiences and ‘battle buddies.’
The Dog with Nine Lives
Antis the German Shepherd Dog is four weeks old when discovered in an abandoned house in No Man’s Land by two European airmen shot down by the Nazis. Antis adopts the gunner, a Czech airman (Robert Bozdech) flying for Free France and later for the RAF. He is fed chocolates (not recommended) and becomes an ‘early warning signal’ for the ‘bad guys,’ be they on ground or in the air.
Thus, Antis saves lives, over and over again (humans have difficulty believing the canine’s extraordinary and amazing sense of hearing, though). In the process, he stows aboard a fighter plane, is eventually wounded by flak, is fitted for his own oxygen mask, sustains gunshot injuries inflicted by an irate sheep farmer, survives a crash landing, and lives many additional adventures, one seemingly more breath-taking (or humorous) than the last – but there are also sad moments and forebodings which must be endured as well.
Grounded at last by injuries, Antis patiently waits on the runway every time his airman leaves on a mission: when the returning plane must land at a different airport due to weather, injuries, or running out of fuel, Antis continues to wait . . .
The Heart of the Story
Antis is the dog everyone wants – the dog we call a ‘heart dog.’
Originally published in Britain as War Dog, The Dog Who is primarily a love story between a man and a dog. When I read in the preface that everafter, the Czech airman never had another dog and would not permit his children to have a dog either, I felt that was going a bit too far, but that was before I read the complete story of Antis’ loyalty and deep deep love for the man who saved him as a pup.
A bond like no other I have ever seen portrayed in a book, the bond between Antis and his human is tested again and again - and survives, just as the RAF mascot dog and his person survive the war. The Czech airman finally learns that in war, you have to put your dog first, every time.
I would read anything by Damien Lewis: Sergeant Rex is next on my list. Put it and The Dog Who on your list, too.
*I generally avoid rating books, and I’m a tough grader, but I do give The Dog Who an A minus – only because I dislike the dated term, master, and prefer the British title of War Dog - trivial reasons perhaps, you might think. If so, you can raise Antis’ grade to an A!
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The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Footed Hero Who Flew at His Side, by Damien Lewis (Simon & Schuster, 2013, 288 pages, $26 - and worth every penny!)
Enthralling Read
By the co-author of Sergeant Rex, The Dog Who Could Fly only gets better and better as you find yourself reading faster and faster. You know the ending but you have to read the whole book to find out how it gets there.
Like a murder mystery or crime movie, you know exactly how many pages are left or how many minutes: you just can’t figure out how it happens but finally everything falls into place and you are satisfied that there is only one way for the story to end.
And it is a good one!
Understated
Damien Lewis’ writing style is understated with fairly short sentences and words, though there are a handful of glitches where a British word or sentence structure causes a bump. It is not a children’s book, however, though I can see a children’s version in the future. Many years ago, it was to have been a movie by Twentieth Century Fox and hopefully it will be again when the popularity of this book receives a new audience.
The Dog Who is an easy read, perhaps even a ‘beach book’ or a ‘plane read’ but you won’t have time for a nap in flight once you start The Dog Who! Full of suspense and love, loyalty and humor, it also has a riveting plot as well as character development, war buddy camaraderie, and even a few love interests - the primary one being between dog and man. The war and flight accounts are not detailed enough, however, to lose women readers, and veterans will reminisce about their own war experiences and ‘battle buddies.’
The Dog with Nine Lives
Antis the German Shepherd Dog is four weeks old when discovered in an abandoned house in No Man’s Land by two European airmen shot down by the Nazis. Antis adopts the gunner, a Czech airman (Robert Bozdech) flying for Free France and later for the RAF. He is fed chocolates (not recommended) and becomes an ‘early warning signal’ for the ‘bad guys,’ be they on ground or in the air.
Thus, Antis saves lives, over and over again (humans have difficulty believing the canine’s extraordinary and amazing sense of hearing, though). In the process, he stows aboard a fighter plane, is eventually wounded by flak, is fitted for his own oxygen mask, sustains gunshot injuries inflicted by an irate sheep farmer, survives a crash landing, and lives many additional adventures, one seemingly more breath-taking (or humorous) than the last – but there are also sad moments and forebodings which must be endured as well.
Grounded at last by injuries, Antis patiently waits on the runway every time his airman leaves on a mission: when the returning plane must land at a different airport due to weather, injuries, or running out of fuel, Antis continues to wait . . .
The Heart of the Story
Antis is the dog everyone wants – the dog we call a ‘heart dog.’
Originally published in Britain as War Dog, The Dog Who is primarily a love story between a man and a dog. When I read in the preface that everafter, the Czech airman never had another dog and would not permit his children to have a dog either, I felt that was going a bit too far, but that was before I read the complete story of Antis’ loyalty and deep deep love for the man who saved him as a pup.
A bond like no other I have ever seen portrayed in a book, the bond between Antis and his human is tested again and again - and survives, just as the RAF mascot dog and his person survive the war. The Czech airman finally learns that in war, you have to put your dog first, every time.
I would read anything by Damien Lewis: Sergeant Rex is next on my list. Put it and The Dog Who on your list, too.
*I generally avoid rating books, and I’m a tough grader, but I do give The Dog Who an A minus – only because I dislike the dated term, master, and prefer the British title of War Dog - trivial reasons perhaps, you might think. If so, you can raise Antis’ grade to an A!
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February 7, 2020
Inspirational story both of Robert and his dog Antis. The German Shepard, Antis, gets awarded the Dickin Medal (Victoria Cross for animals) for his action and bravery on air raids.
Robert faced many obstacles to eventually help to fight with the Allies to defeat Germany. His German Shepard's intelligence and loyalty dominate the story.
Its great to read a WW II book that has a European combatant focus. The story has starts very early in the war, when the steam-roller of Germany was taking some of its most powerful, aggressive, and winning actions. The outcome of the war (if you took a poll/hand-vote) sure sounded like Germany could win.
Robert faced many obstacles to eventually help to fight with the Allies to defeat Germany. His German Shepard's intelligence and loyalty dominate the story.
Its great to read a WW II book that has a European combatant focus. The story has starts very early in the war, when the steam-roller of Germany was taking some of its most powerful, aggressive, and winning actions. The outcome of the war (if you took a poll/hand-vote) sure sounded like Germany could win.
June 6, 2014
Anyone who has had a beloved dog will love this novel... It's heartwarming and shows the amazing bond that can happen between a man and his dog! This would've been an easy 5 star except that I felt the middle dragged on a bit ... but still a sweet, sweet story!
January 3, 2018
Great book for dog lovers. Also another example of truth being stranger and more amazing than fiction sometimes. A lovely read at the beach, and coincidentally about a Czech pilot during WWII. Nice non-fiction match to The Prague Sonata that I was listening to as an audio book on the trip.
December 12, 2015
An incredible story of the extreme dedication and loyalty of a German Shepherd for one man.
June 9, 2022
I read this book for the library book club that I run. I chose this book. I saw it advertised in one of the newsletters I get. I don't remember which one or which company. I really liked this book. I used to have a book club member (she died this year and I miss her a lot) that strenuously requested that we read non-fiction each year. I was looking for some good non-fiction for this year, and I am glad I saw it. I am sorry she missed this one. I think she would have liked it too.
I am also finishing up a 3 part fiction series set during WWII. I enjoy this time period as my father fought in WWII but would not talk about it. I have a shell of his that he wrote the names of island he visited while in the war. I treasure it.
This is a great retelling of a wonderful adventure filled story. I learned a lot. It is very well written. An adorable puppy found in no-man's-land. Rescued and concealed more than once. He was beyond loyal to the new master and the guys in the bomber group and protected them many times. He got into a bunch of scrapes, most of them his own doing. It really lets you know what it was like flying over France, Germany, and over the English Channel. We had a great discussion about the book. It will be a highlight of my year's reading.
Using this book for the The 52 Book Club 2022 Challenge prompt #24 Addresses a specific topic... you can't get much more specific than a dog who flew in combat missions in WWII.
I am also finishing up a 3 part fiction series set during WWII. I enjoy this time period as my father fought in WWII but would not talk about it. I have a shell of his that he wrote the names of island he visited while in the war. I treasure it.
This is a great retelling of a wonderful adventure filled story. I learned a lot. It is very well written. An adorable puppy found in no-man's-land. Rescued and concealed more than once. He was beyond loyal to the new master and the guys in the bomber group and protected them many times. He got into a bunch of scrapes, most of them his own doing. It really lets you know what it was like flying over France, Germany, and over the English Channel. We had a great discussion about the book. It will be a highlight of my year's reading.
Using this book for the The 52 Book Club 2022 Challenge prompt #24 Addresses a specific topic... you can't get much more specific than a dog who flew in combat missions in WWII.
January 25, 2019
Excuse me for taking a words from the title to describe this book but it is an "Incredible True Story." I found myself laughing and crying as I read about Ant (Antis) a puppy rescued druing WWII by an aiman who became attached to this small furry bundle. The author describes the lives of both during dangerous flights over German territory and waters. The emotion the book evoked in this reader many emotions not the least of which is to appreciate the animals in our lives.
Ant seemed to understand his master's many words and commands. Whenever he flew if Ant could not join him the dog waited and watched for the return of his bomber. He recognized the sound of the motor. Linked so closely when his master was injured the dog felt the plain and howled loudly. There are many incidents taken from the airman's own diary. The author worked closely with the family to assure that this was a story they wanted written.
Chzech Airman Robert Bozdeck changed his first name because he left family at home and recognized that their lives would be endangered if his story was told. While we do not know what happened to those left behind we do know about Robert's life flying against the Nazis and his amazing dog who saved many lives and became a mascot of the flying group.
I can't recomment this book enough. It dwells on the bond between a human and his pet a theme I enjoy reading about again and again. So if you, like me, enjoy the animals in your life you may like this read, too.
Ant seemed to understand his master's many words and commands. Whenever he flew if Ant could not join him the dog waited and watched for the return of his bomber. He recognized the sound of the motor. Linked so closely when his master was injured the dog felt the plain and howled loudly. There are many incidents taken from the airman's own diary. The author worked closely with the family to assure that this was a story they wanted written.
Chzech Airman Robert Bozdeck changed his first name because he left family at home and recognized that their lives would be endangered if his story was told. While we do not know what happened to those left behind we do know about Robert's life flying against the Nazis and his amazing dog who saved many lives and became a mascot of the flying group.
I can't recomment this book enough. It dwells on the bond between a human and his pet a theme I enjoy reading about again and again. So if you, like me, enjoy the animals in your life you may like this read, too.
November 5, 2021
The story was a very sweet, sentimental tale of a heroic dog in difficult times. I kept turning pages as the author described all the bombing raids an problems that Robert faced as a Czech national flying for Britain when his country was overtaken by Germany. He really seemed to adapt well, partly thanks to the amazing dog he adopted as a puppy and had to smuggle into all types of situations throughout the war. The dog did get into a lot of situations by just trying to be loyal and faithful. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that there were a few too many times when the dog used human thinking and reasoning, and was able to sense that his master was hurt from hundreds of miles away. It made it a little over the top, but I did enjoy the story and it did leave you with a good feeling for the man and his dog.
August 3, 2021
An amazing true story of an orphaned puppy who was found and adopted by a Royal Air Force airman during WWII. The author, intrigued with the potential story, tracked down the surviving relatives and learned the airman had actually written a manuscript about his time in the RAF with his dog. With the use of the manuscript and scrapbook letters and articles from the time, he wrote this book.
The story itself is amazing. The book, however, trudged a little (for my taste) with mission specific details and the author took plenty of liberty adding an internal voice and thoughts for the dog.
Overall, though, it was an interesting book.
The story itself is amazing. The book, however, trudged a little (for my taste) with mission specific details and the author took plenty of liberty adding an internal voice and thoughts for the dog.
Overall, though, it was an interesting book.
February 10, 2019
This book was very emotional, as you are able to see the human side war has. This is shown by the love the pilot has for the dog. It also shows the care the fighters have for each other. It was a remarkable story that I would recommend to someone who enjoys WW2 stories.
July 22, 2021
This really is an amazing story of a dog who loves his master so much, and bond between dog and master is like no other. I loved how one dog could survive no matter what, injuries, trials and laws. I would Deffinitely recommend this to everyone.
October 16, 2022
This book was both educational and emotive.
I learnt so much about WW2 and the book was so well written I could’ve been there with the characters.
I laughed, I cried and I held my breath in anticipation at some of the heroic war scenes.
I learnt so much about WW2 and the book was so well written I could’ve been there with the characters.
I laughed, I cried and I held my breath in anticipation at some of the heroic war scenes.
April 5, 2024
This was an incredible true story. And, if I remember correctly, the Polish pilot's daughter eventually disclosed her father's written account of the story. It had been tucked away in their home for many years for fear of retribution by those who opposed the Allied Forces.
August 12, 2018
I am a dog lover, if you are also this book will win your very quickly! I gave the book 4 stars!!
January 4, 2018
An amazing true story about a WWII Airman and his amazing dog. I couldn't put it down.
November 9, 2018
Good
It was a sad but a 👍 book and I think everyone should get this book because it is really good
It was a sad but a 👍 book and I think everyone should get this book because it is really good
January 21, 2015
I love the story of Robert and Antis; their bond is amazing! I can't believe the situations they were able to escape from during wartime. This was an informative and interesting story that was also emotional and heartwarming!
March 1, 2014
Great book. Loved it. Absolutely loved it :)
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