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A pilot loses a leg in a dogfight and tries to land his Spitfire, but passes out and bails out instead. He wakes up in a hospital and faces a new reality with a dog as his only companion.
Then I shall say, someone help me to get out. I can’t do it alone because I’ve lost one of my legs. They’ll all laugh and think that I’m joking, and I shall say, all right, come and have a look, you unbelieving bastards.
A wounded RAF pilot wakes up in a German hospital in Vichy France, where he faces a dilemma of betraying his squadron or keeping silent. The story was adapted into two movies and is part of Dahl's Over to You collection.
- Roald Dahl
- 1946
Jul 11, 2021 · A short story by Roald Dahl about a soldier who lands in enemy territory after parachuting from his plane. The story explores the themes of war, surrealism and the human condition through the protagonist's confusion and fear.
“Beware of the Dog” is a short story by British author Roald Dahl. The narrative recounts the experiences of Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot Peter Williamson after he is shot down during a World War II bombing mission.
Beware of the Dog is a book of nine wartime tales by Roald Dahl, the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and other classics. The stories are based on his own experiences as a fighter pilot and feature shocking twists and dark humour.
A World War II pilot wakes up in a German hospital after a crash in France. He realizes he is in a trap when he sees a sign "Garde au chien" and refuses to reveal his squadron's location. Learn more about this famous psychological story and its film versions.
