"Buddies: Soldiers and Animals in World War II" Topic
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| Tango01 | 13 Jul 2020 12:45 p.m. PST |
"When waging war against each other, human armies often enlist the aid of the animal kingdom. In past conflicts, horses, elephants, and camels hauled men and supplies; pigeons carried messages; dogs tracked enemies and protected troops. Their efforts helped to turn battles—and the fortunes of many a combat soldier. Carrying on this tradition, U.S. forces employed thousands of animals during World War II. They could be found in every theater of the war: They were workers and warriors; they were soldiers' comrades-in-arms and companions in battle. Their widespread presence on the battlefields was documented by government photographers covering the war. Today, hundreds of photographs of dogs and cats and horses can be found among the World War II holdings of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Still Picture Branch in College Park, Maryland…" Main page link
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 Legion 4  | 14 Jul 2020 6:54 a.m. PST |
Again I like animals better than people ! |
| Tango01 | 14 Jul 2020 11:54 a.m. PST |
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adds a tower to his 15mm trainyard.