Animals of the Great War: Pigeons and Mercy Dogs
On today’s episode, The History Guy tells the history of two kinds of animals and their use in warfare, especially their use in WWI. First he tells the story of Pigeons, from their domestication to their use as messengers on European battlefields in...
November 15, 2022
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Episode 48 · November 15, 2022
Animals of the Great War: Pigeons and Mercy Dogs
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On today’s episode, The History Guy tells the history of two kinds of animals and their use in warfare, especially their use in WWI. First he tells the story of Pigeons, from their domestication to their use as messengers on European battlefields in WWI. Then he tells the story of mercy dogs, also called hospital dogs, who searched the barren “no man’s land” for injured soldiers throughout the Great War.<a href="https://www.magellantv.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">MagellanTV</a> - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated <a href="https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">history playlist</a>, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: <a href="https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy</a>
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