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Wonderful heroes...

During WWI, dogs played very important roles.
For the troops, they were a big help. They acted as mascots ! They provided the army comfort, and they were precious friends. These dogs were important for the army because they sniffed out the ennemies when they were in the trenches... So they were fantastic.

But It was not the only advantage for the army : they also knew where there were explosives ! So you don't know this maybe but it was a great help. Of course, dogs had mask to protect them from gas attacks : without these masks, I think they couldn't be so precious to soldiers.
Finally, They had another main quality : they were superb messengers!

For me, there isn't a difference between a soldier and his dog because they were both heroes during WWI.

So, now I hope you understand why dogs were such important animals during this war.

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There were millions of rats and they represented the most dangerous animals in the trenches during WWI.

Soldiers cought and killed rats because they transmitted diseases.

Due to rats life in the trenches was very difficult.

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During World War One (which was also called the Great War), loads of men fought, and many died : About 10 million people were killed !

Animals took a large part in this war. Pigeons, for example, played an exceptional role as they are fast fliers and they are able to travel very long distances in hard conditions. From 1914 to 1918, they were trained and used to carry important messages between the front and the command posts.They could fly over enemy lines.

Cher Ami, a Black Check Cock, helped save the Lost Battalion of the 77th division in the battle of the Argonne in October 1918. She managed to fly back home even if she was covered in blood, shot through the breast and through an eye by the Germans ! She saved 194 lives in that mission. When she returned to the USA, she was awarded 2 medals and she became a hero. She died from her wounds in June 1919.

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The conditions were very hard during WWI. Lots of soldiers died

because of diseases.

Their feet were swollen, they were too big for their boots.

There were millions of rats and lices.

Soldiers couldn't cook themselves, they ate stews and drank coffee.

So life in the trenches was horrible.

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Animals helped during WW1.

Communication was limited and carrier pigeons were the fastet way of communication.

They sent messages to the troops. The soldiers wrote on paper and placed the messages on the pigeon's legs.

The most heroic pigeon was "Cher Ami" or "Dear Friend" because he delivered twelve very important messages in France, at Verdun.

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During World War I, there were also dogs in the trenches.

This animal was very important during the war because it could detect enemies and explosives with its smell, and it could allert soldiers when an enemy was approaching. It was used to bring messages from one garrison to another. Dogs wore masks to protect themselves when there were gas attacks.

We can congratulate them for their help during World War I.

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During WWI, pigeons were great messagers. soldiers attached their messages at the leg of the pigeon. And they were the first animals which received war medals. For example "Cher Ami" received a gold medal because he delivered 12 important messages to Verdun and saved lives.

We can thank them for that..

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During World War I, dogs were used to pull carts on which wounded soldiers were and they led them to relief centers. They also carried food to the front line.

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Dogs were very good friends at war. They could warn troops when the enemy was approaching or send messages. With their incredible hearing skills, they could hear when shells were coming before soldiers. They had special marks to protect them from poison gas attacks. They could also find fallen soldiers with their smell or carry medical packs.

Dogs were a big help for soldiers, and save several lives on the battlefields.

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In memory of these heroes...

Ladies and gentlemen, whatever your age here is a poignant, moving story...

Remember the Great War, when millions of lives were lost... Human lives ? Not only ! Dear friends, be aware that without animals, you might not be born...

Look at this dog ! Does it ring a bell ? Do you know the famous, lovely Sergeant Stubby ? This American Boston terrier served the army during 18 long months. What did he do ? Like lots of dogs, he participated in World War I, saving wounded soldiers on battlefields. He survived

mustard gas attacks, and had a pretty positive effect on soldiers' morale in trenches... As a brother, a friend...as a hero !

Dogs also helped hunt these blasted rats, and were so effective.

So now, do you have a different look on animals' role in the Great War ? Do you understand how these " innocent soldiers" suffered from 1914 to 1918 ?

I hope you have enjoyed my little story, see you...

I..R

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Animals played important supporting roles in WWI. They helped soldiers and they were like mascots and friends. Dogs helped sniff out the enemy and explosives. They were a good assistance at war.

They are unconventional heroes.

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Here, we can see soldiers in trenches, they are helped by dogs of different breeds. All of them are in lines and each soldier has a dog with him. They have rifles on their back and some of them are on their knees. The dogs seem to be quiet and prepared to rush to the no man's land. The soldiers are in a protecting position with the dogs, holding them in their arms.

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During WWI, soldiers lived in hard conditions. Their feet were exposed to cold. Trench foot was common for soldiers who had to spend hours upon hours standing in trenches with cold water up to their ankles or knees. Remember, living in the trenches was not the easiest thing.

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During World War One, children were without their fathers so they worked at home. For example They replaced their fathers (farm, business...). They collected money for the war.

Girls took care of pigs, sheeps... They were asked to save the wheat for the soldiers by leaving nothing on the plate.

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Pigeons were very important at war ; they were the fasted way of communication. They were great messengers, and they travelled long distances to give messages. Messages were attached to the pigeon's leg, in a plastic tube.

So pigeons helped save thousands of lives ! They were the first animals to receive a medal at war.

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Dogs were very important at WWI. They were mascots and provided friendship. Army dogs helped sniff out ennemies and explosives. They had special masks to protect them from poison attacks. Dogs were also great messengers.

So dogs were important animals and friends at WWI !

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During the WW1, horses were sent to the war. They lived in very hard conditions. They were more than 136 000. They carried big packs of food and ammuntion. For example Sandy was the only horse who came home and he's remembered at the Australian War Memorial.

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During WWI, cats helped kill rats and they ate them like the courageous Simon. Cats kept soldiers company when they were depressed.

There were other mascots like monkeys which provided comfort and friendship or goats to help the troops.

They were nice mascots, weren't they ?

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During WWI, horses played a vital role. More than 136 000 horses were sent to carry big packs of food and they travelled long distances. They had special masks to protect them from poison gas attacks. Horses were often hurt and died.

We can easily imagine that men loved their horses.

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Horses were sent at WWI to carry ammunition and big packs of food. They were also soldiers' fellows. When they were wounded, the soldiers had to leave them and it was really hard for the soldiers because horses became true friends. They were heroes of the dark and they saved lives. Sandy, one of the 136 000 Autralian horses sent to WWI was the only one to come home.

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Soldiers needed love, that's why pet animals were there. Soldiers could cuddle them. Animals acted as mascots. They were also very useful to warn troops when the ennemy was approaching. Animals shared soldiers' lives during WWI.

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During World War I, carrier pigeons, for example, were used to send messages. Cher Ami, the most famous carrier pigeon, saved a lot of lives during the war. One day, a troop of American soldiers was surrounded by Germans. Without ways of communication, they sent Cher Ami to transmit a SOS. Cher Ami got two bullets but she kept flying and she delivered the message, saving lots of lives.

Animals were very important during the Great War. Don't forget them!

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Animals had an important role in WWI. They were mascots and they helped troops.

For example, dogs found toxins, horses carried ammunition and food and pigeons were messengers.

It was difficult for animals, they were always in danger : there were shells and explosives. It was hell ! We thank them for their help.

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This picture is a photography. It represents a hospital where there are horses.

They are very sick or injured. The organisation which treated horses was the French Blue Cross Society. These animals carried food and ammunition.

Lots of horses were sent to the front line during World War I.

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During WWI, pigeons were the fastest way of communication. Soldiers wrote messages and attached them to the pigeon's legs. Sometimes the poor pigeons were wounded.Thanks to them, a lot of lives were saved. Pigeons were the first animals which received war medals. For example, '' Cher Ami '' received a gold medal because he delivered 12 important messages at Verdun and saved a lot of lives.

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Many animals participated in World War One, for example pigeons. Communication was limited so the soldiers used them to send messages. They were also the fastest way of communication. Tens of thousands of them sent messages to the troups. Pigeons saved thousands of lives thanks to the messages they carried.