Though Balto often gets the credit for saving the town of Nome, it was Togo, a Siberian Husky, who led his team across the most dangerous leg of the journey. Named after Heihachiro Togo, a Japanese Admiral who fought in the war between Russia and Japan (1904-05), Togo was the lead sled dog of Leonhard Seppala. 29 июн. 2021 г.
Why is Balto more famous than Togo?
Balto was Kaasen's lead dog during the serum run and thus was at the forefront as the team entered Nome carrying the lifesaving serum. As a result, Balto received an outsized portion of the fame from the journey, including more acclaim than Togo.
Are Balto and Togo owned by the same man?
On an interesting side note, despite Gunnar Kaasen being the musher that guided Balto, Leonhard Seppala owned both Balto and Togo.
Who is the true hero Togo or Balto?
While the lead dog of the 53-mile final leg, Balto, would become famous for his role in the run, many argue that it was Seppala and his Siberian Husky lead dog, Togo, who were the true saviors of the day.
Where are Balto and Togo on the same team?
Togo and Balto were the lead dogs on Leonhard Seppala's and Gunnar Kaasen's teams which helped deliver antitoxin to Nome in 1925 to stem a diphtheria epidemic.
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