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The Animals' VC
Dylan Winter traces the history of the PDSA Dickin Medal, considered to be the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross
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The Animals' VC
Dylan hears the stories of working dogs caught up in the events of September 11th.
Nov 2007
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The Animals' VC
Dylan recalls how the award came into being in 1943.
Nov 2007
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The Animals' VC
What does it take to train military dogs, horses and their handlers today?
Nov 2007
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The Animals' VC
Most of the 24 dogs awarded a Dickin received their awards between 1943 and 1949.
Nov 2007
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The Animals' VC
Simon was the captain's cat aboard HMS Amethyst, held captive on the Yangtze River in 1949
Nov 2007