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https://docs.google.com/a/rockets.rochester3a.net/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqr19t2XfxtGdRUJ648HvLchNp-t6wVM96K2de4Z0QH_OFyA/viewform

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Pigeons weren't used in just WWI, but was used in WWII as a source of communication, and dogs as well are still used today in the military.

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Sergeant Stubby was born in 1916, and died in 1926, Stubby was such an American Hero, Stubby has an obituary in the New York Times at the time of his death.

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http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/the-western-front-in-world-war-one/animals-in-world-war-one/dogs-in-world-war-one/

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In Germany, the two most popular breeds used by the German Empire were German Shepherds and Doberman's

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRN45tje2X0&t=202s

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Pigeons were given a special type of armor to protect themselves for flight and enemy fire.

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As France progressed during WWI, many pigeons were carried by soldiers in their bags.

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Over 20,000 dogs were used on front line duty during war.

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Pigeons were heavily used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, over 600 pigeons were deployed for communication use.

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During WWI, telecommunications were still the preferred method of communication, but when troops go pass the existing lines there would be a delay, and that's when pigeons come into play

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During Battles, Dog who were used to serve on the battlefield wore gas masks, to protect themselves from deadly poison gas.

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Sergeant Stubby was given the Golden Medal After WWI by General John J. Pershing.

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Pigeons were thrown out of aircraft attached with the message. They were either thrown up or down depending on aircraft.

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The U.S. alone used 600 pigeons in France, By the end of the war, the U.S. had an inventory of 1,508 pigeons left.

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Many dogs such as terriers would hunt rats in the trenches, It is also said that Adolf Hitler kept a dog with him during WWI.

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On one of Cher Ami's missions, the pigeon was shot in the leg, eye, and wing, but managed to still deliver the message.

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Pigeons were able to find their intended location based on their natural homing instincts.

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Mascot Dogs helped comfort the soldiers in trenches, Sentry Dogs were used to indicate if there enemies in the area, and Scout Dogs were quiet, dogs that would point in the direction of enemies.

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Casualty Dogs were highly trained dogs, whose purpose was to find the wounded and dying. They were equipped with medical supplies and helped save lives.

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Pigeons weren't the only animal that was able send messages. Messengers Dogs used in combat, and were much faster than human runners.

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A Dog Training School opened in Scotland during the War, and successfully trained dogs that would serve along the Western Front.

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During War, Great Britain put out posters stating that it's an offense to shoot down any war pigeon.

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Dogs in WWI can serve a variety of positions consisting of: Sentry, Scout, Messenger, Casualty, and Mascot Dogs.

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The two most popular breeds of dogs in the war, were Doberman's and German Shepherds

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Over 100,000 messenger pigeons were used in WWI, with a success rate of 95 percent of giving the message.

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Cher Ami saved hundreds of U.S. soldiers lives during the Battle of Argonne and successfully delivered the message.

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Was the one of the most famous messenger pigeons during WWI.

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Served in 17 front line battles along the Western Front.

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Sergeant Stubby was the most decorated dog during WWI, and was the first to become sergeant.