Bamse (Norwegian word for "(male) bear", "teddy bear" or "big boy") (1937 – 22 July 1944) was a St. Bernard dog that became the heroic mascot of the Free Norwegian Forces during the Second World War. He became a symbol of Norwegian freedom during the war.

Jun 28, 2019 · When King Haakon had to escape from Norway in 1940, the ship’s dog, Bamse, was on guard on the minesweeper HMS Thorodd, one of the 13 Norwegian naval vessels that escorted Norway’s king to years of exile. This was the beginning of an extraordinary story that caught Orr’s interest.

Feb 12, 2017 · Learn about Bamse, a heroic Saint Bernard dog in the Norwegian Navy during WWII who looked after his crew.

Mar 30, 2025 · Introducing one of the best dog stories ever told. Recipient of the “animals George Cross,” for gallantry, Bamse the global mascot for the Royal Norwegian Forces herded unruly soldiers from pubs, broke up fights aboard the minesweeper ship on which he served and participated in football matches.

The website for Bamse, famous Norwegian dog, who sailed with the Navy in World War Two on the minesweeper Thorodd, and became a legend and hero to the people of Montrose, Scotland

Nov 16, 2010 · The remarkable story of Sea Dog Bamse, the World War II St Bernard hero who became the global mascot of the free Norwegian Forces and a symbol of freedom for Allied troops throughout Europe, is now available in the US.

Sep 4, 2024 · Eighty years later, we celebrate Bamse, the Norwegian St. Bernard dog who went to sea to become a World War II hero.

Bamse (pronounced Bump-sa in Norway) grew up on the North Cape island of Mageroy at the northern tip of Norway. He was owned by the Hafto family who lived in the small town of Honningsvag.

Oct 5, 2023 · You’ve probably never heard of Bamse, the St. Bernard dog who became a war hero. I hadn’t until recently. This dog, whose name is Norwegian for “teddy bear,” had a statue erected in his ...

Jul 11, 2015 · The story of the Norwegian St Bernard dog, Bamse, who became a war hero. A memorial statue is in Montrose, Scotland.