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Pigeons to Overcome Communication Gaps in War
The New York Sun recounts American use of racing pigeons in World War I to link headquarters with front lines. General Pershing ordered lofts and trained handlers, shipping thousands of birds from clubs nationwide. Pigeons proved reliable even under barrage fire, with reports of high mission success rates and dramatic rescue stories from the trenches and air patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oeets
Awitt
America
New York Sun
France
Pershing
American Racing Pigeon Union
D. C
Frank J. Griffin
New Rochelle
Atlantic
New York Concourse Association
United’ Homing Pigeon Concourse
Griffin
Si¢Ral Corps
Washington
Homer
Sthea
Ratelig A
Trance
Lofta
Capa
Corpa
American Rockg Pigeon Union
Pigeoin
Uberstad
Germany
Bled
United Btites
Belgium
Hogilah
England
Flandera