"Beachcomber, the Canadian War Pigeon Awarded Medal...2" Topic
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| Tango01 | 05 Sep 2016 11:20 a.m. PST |
…After the Dieppe Raid!. "Animals were part of war efforts throughout history. It would be hard to think of ancient and medieval warfare without horses, elephants, dogs, mules, and camels. Most of these animals held an important role as means of transport or assault. Many remained in service throughout the 20th century, and dogs remain in service to this day, as they help clear out the mines with their excellent sense of smell. Among the animals used most frequently and for the longest period were pigeons, who served as messengers in many wars. Trusted for their speed, altitude, and homing ability, pigeons quickly became the main communication channel between armies, besieged towns or spies…"
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79thPA  | 06 Sep 2016 7:38 a.m. PST |
I had no idea so many Pigeons were used in WWII. |
| Tango01 | 06 Sep 2016 10:15 a.m. PST |
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| boy wundyr x | 06 Sep 2016 10:36 a.m. PST |
We couldn't afford to have a pigeon gap! |
| Tango01 | 07 Sep 2016 11:08 a.m. PST |
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| 79thPA | 07 Sep 2016 7:07 p.m. PST |
I think you just found BattleFronts next FOW special figure pack. |
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