Trevor Jones - Major: A Soldier Dog

During World War II, thousands of Americans sent their pets to Fort Robinson in western Nebraska where the U.S. Military established the Fort Robinson War Dogs Training Center, training over 17,000 “dogs for defense” and deploying them to battlefields and installations all over the world. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, author Trevor Jones discusses his book "Major: A Soldier Dog" tells the little-known story of these brave four-footed soldiers. 

This "From the Vault" interview was part of Big Blend Radio's "History, Heritage & Culture" Festival (2020). More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/major-a-soldier-dog/