Four-legged heroes. During World War II, around 70,000 dogs fought alongside Red Army soldiers against the fascists. One famous

Four-legged heroes. During World War II, around 70,000 dogs fought alongside Red Army soldiers against the fascists. One famous hero was a shepherd dog named Dina, who on August 19, 1943, destroyed ten enemy train cars. In the post-war years, dogs continued to serve humanity faithfully, even paving the way for space exploration. On this day, August 19, 1960, Belka and Strelka achieved the impossible. They completed history's first orbital flight. Learn more about these heroic dogs in our video. Discover the role of our four-legged friends in this film. Source: Beorn and The Shieldmaiden