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Nov 2023
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111: A DOG SAVED THE WAR? Hero Animals Y...

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Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today I’m sharing stories of some of the greatest soldiers of all time- and they’re animals. From the 1000-pound brown bear who destroyed Nazis  to a little terrier who could hear missiles from miles away, honestly these animals are amazing.

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