09/11/2025
Remembering the Animals who 'served' in wars with humans 💜
https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/army-mascots
https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/15-animals-that-went-to-war
https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-incredible-carrier-pigeons-of-the-first-world-war
https://www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/articles/pigeons-at-war-the-raf-and-the-national-pigeon-service.php
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/homing-pigeons-contributions-world-war-2
https://rafpathfinders.com/carrier-pigeons-in-the-bomber-war/
Since the 18th century, regiments have kept animals as mascots to work with them, bring luck and strengthen morale. Today, they are treated like any other soldier and share the dangers and camaraderie of army life. The only real difference is that they’re looked after by vets rather than doctors!
