German WWI homing pigeon
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The military also rely on animal support in the air. "On the German side alone, an estimated 120,000 carrier pigeons were used between 1914 and 1918," says Pöppinghege. The birds bring messages, provide information about enemy positions, and with attached cameras they deliver aerial photos - if they are not caught by the enemy beforehand. The sensitive animals also sound the alarm in the event of gas attacks. Breeders fill the need. The fact that the German Emperor Wilhelm II takes over the patronage of the Association of German Carrier Pigeon Lovers' Clubs (VDBLV) shows how seriously the use of pigeons is taken.
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The military also rely on animal support in the air. "On the German side alone, an estimated 120,000 carrier pigeons were used between 1914 and 1918," says Pöppinghege. The birds bring messages, provide information about enemy positions, and with attached cameras they deliver aerial photos - if they are not caught by the enemy beforehand. The sensitive animals also sound the alarm in the event of gas attacks. Breeders fill the need. The fact that the German Emperor Wilhelm II takes over the patronage of the Association of German Carrier Pigeon Lovers' Clubs (VDBLV) shows how seriously the use of pigeons is taken.
German WWI homing pigeon
Like #245401538 and #245401552
The military also rely on animal support in the air. "On the German side alone, an estimated 120,000 carrier pigeons were used between 1914 and 1918," says Pöppinghege. The birds bring messages, provide information about enemy positions, and with attached cameras they deliver aerial photos - if they are not caught by the enemy beforehand. The sensitive animals also sound the alarm in the event of gas attacks. Breeders fill the need. The fact that the German Emperor Wilhelm II takes over the patronage of the Association of German Carrier Pigeon Lovers' Clubs (VDBLV) shows how seriously the use of pigeons is taken.
Like #245401538 and #245401552
The military also rely on animal support in the air. "On the German side alone, an estimated 120,000 carrier pigeons were used between 1914 and 1918," says Pöppinghege. The birds bring messages, provide information about enemy positions, and with attached cameras they deliver aerial photos - if they are not caught by the enemy beforehand. The sensitive animals also sound the alarm in the event of gas attacks. Breeders fill the need. The fact that the German Emperor Wilhelm II takes over the patronage of the Association of German Carrier Pigeon Lovers' Clubs (VDBLV) shows how seriously the use of pigeons is taken.
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