When A Dog Was Officially Enlisted In The South African Navy

During World War II, the sailors at Simon’s Town Naval Base gained an unlikely new recruit: a giant Great Dane named Just Nuisance. After repeatedly sneaking onto trains to follow his sailor friends into Cape Town, the Navy solved the problem by officially enlisting him, giving him a rank and the right to free rail travel. From attending parades and breaking up fights to escorting drunken sailors home, Just Nuisance became a beloved wartime mascot and one of South Africa’s most unusual military legends. This is the funny, heartwarming story of the only dog ever officially enlisted in the Royal Navy. Hosted by history teacher turned podcaster, Nick Charlie Key (host of The Fantastic History of Food). New episodes release EVERY TWO WEEKS!. Support the show on Patreon Bonus episodes, early access, and helping keep the podcast independent: 👉 https://patreon.com/wildhistoryofwar Explore the show 👉 https://wildhistoryofwar.com Contact: [email protected]