Cher Ami and Other Heroic Birds
No homing pigeon ever enlisted in any war, but they were used by the military on both sides of the conflicts during World Wars I and II. Once in place, […]
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World War I
Winged Warriors of World Wars I and II
Homing pigeons saved thousands of lives during both World Wars. Despite amazing technological progress in warfare during the early 20th century, there were times when the military needed to rely
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The Enduring Role of Animals in World War I
World War I marked a turning point in warfare, ushering in an era of large-scale mechanization. Trains, trucks, tanks, cars, and motorcycles were deployed for the war, yet animals remained
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Red Ball Express: Transport System Helped Win WWII
The Red Ball Express was a desperately needed World War II truck transport system that came about six weeks after D-Day. By late July of 1944, the Allies were progressing
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Marcelino Serna: Highly Honored Soldier in World War I
Marcelino Serna was still a Mexican citizen when he fought for the United States in World War I. He was smart at battlefield tactics, felt loyal to his fellow soldiers,
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Horace Pippin: Gifted Painter and Harlem Hellfighter
When it became clear that the U.S. would enter World War I, Horace Pippin left his job with a moving company in Paterson, New Jersey and enlisted. He was 29
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