Fubar512 Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 I found this interesting, though it is a bit offbeat http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.I._Joe_(pigeon) 1 Quote
fender Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 If you think that's something, please look up "Cher Ami", the original BADA$$ pigeon ! 1 Quote
Capitaine Vengeur Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 France's most famous war pigeon was Vaillant, who on 4 June 1916, during the Battle of Verdun, carried the last message out from surrounded and heavily assaulted Fort Vaux. Vaillant completed his mission, but had flown through clouds of poisonous gas. He was considered dying after arrival, but actually survived several more years. Vaillant was awarded a national citation and became part of the legend of Verdun. His name may have inspired Walt Disney's 'Valiant'. Quote
FalconC45 Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 France's most famous war pigeon was Vaillant, who on 4 June 1916, during the Battle of Verdun, carried the last message out from surrounded and heavily assaulted Fort Vaux. Vaillant completed his mission, but had flown through clouds of poisonous gas. He was considered dying after arrival, but actually survived several more years. Vaillant was awarded a national citation and became part of the legend of Verdun. His name may have inspired Walt Disney's 'Valiant'. The movie was indeed inspired by the real feats of the pigeon. Many don't know there was 2 types of air wars going on. I think Germany used birds of prey to hunt the messenger pigeons. I know the fact if a german trooper sees a pigeon he had orders to shoot it down. Falcon Quote
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