A family pet charged an enemy machine gun nest during the invasion of Sicily, earned military decorations and sparked a national debate over whether a dog deserves a medal. On the morning of July 10, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. In July of 1917, a dog found its way onto the grounds of ...

Dogs show up in everyday life as companions, but their history goes far beyond that. For centuries, armies have trained dogs to carry messages, detect danger, track enemies, and stay steady under ...

A World War II dog tag belonging to 1st Lt. Charles W. Roberts of Silverton was found in Australia. Roberts served with the 41st Infantry Division and was killed in action on May 20, 1944, in New ...

From sniffing out mines to delivering vital messages under fire, dogs played a critical role in World War II—and some paid the ultimate price to save human lives. The Fed announces quarter-point ...