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Pigeons at War : How Avian Heroes Changed History.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Goldsmith, Connie.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Homing pigeons.
World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1939-1945.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (140 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Minneapolis : Lerner Publishing Group, 2024.
Summary:
"Discover how pigeons were trained for use in World Wars I and II. Learn about some of their most daring flights, and find out what other ways pigeons and humans work together"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Pigeons around You
Pigeons at War in WWI
Le Cirq Catches a Submarine
Mocker and his Medals
Cher Ami Saves the Lost Battalion
President Wilson Wounded in War
Pigeons at War in WWII
Kenley Lass Keeps a Secret
Winkie in the Water
Mary of Exeter Never Gives Up
GI Joe Saves a Village
Gustav and D-Day
William of Orange
Pigeons around the World
Pigeons of the Present and Future.
Notes:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
Other Format:
Print version: Goldsmith, Connie Pigeons at War
ISBN:
9798765602331
OCLC:
1409703945

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