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Toy soldiers and real battles: Dispatching of a message by carrier pigeon in the German Army WW1/WW2

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Dispatching of a message by carrier pigeon in the German Army WW1/WW2



Homing pigeons have long played an important role in war. Due to their homing ability, speed and altitude, they were often used as military messengers. Carrier pigeons of the Racing Homer breed were used to carry messages in World War I and World War II. 
This German soldier with the carrier pigeon is made by Elastolin in 30s.

 




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