Tails of Bravery
As long as there have been wars, animals have joined their human companions on the battlefield. But a few have served so bravely they\u2019ve been memorialized at the Smithsonian. In honor of these furry and feathered war heroes, we bring you the tales of dogs, cats and birds who went above and beyond the call of duty.\xa0
\n\nGuests:\xa0
\n\nJennifer Jones, curator of military history at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History\xa0
\n\nFrank Blazich, curator of military history at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History\xa0
\n\nAnn Bausum, author of Stubby the War Dog and Sergeant Stubby: How a Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win WWI and Stole the Heart of a Nation\xa0
\n\nScot Christenson, author of Cats in the Navy\xa0
\n\nChris Willingham, president of the United States War Dogs Association