Companions In The Trenches: Animals of World War 1

Video Lecture
Image
Companions In The Trenches: Animals of World War 1
Creators
The Great War YouTube Channel

Horses, dogs and pigeons were some of the animals used most frequently by both sides during the War. In this video from The Great War Channel, host Indy Neidell describes in detail how these animals served during World War I. Also included in this 7 1/2 minute video is information about Cher Ami, the pigeon credited with saving 194 soldiers after delivering a message while wounded.