In the dense jungle of New Guinea, April 1944, a patrol of American troops with vital military intel were surrounded by enemy ...

A medal awarded to a homing pigeon who helped the Dutch resistance during World War Two has been unveiled at a museum. Tommy, a pigeon from Dalton-in-Furness in Cumbria, was given the Dickin Medal ...

pigeons have made valuable contributions to war efforts, carrying crucial messages in situations where radio silence was required. Now, discover the surprising origins of homing pigeons in World ...

They even played big parts in the world wars — thousands of pigeons were used in the First World War alone. Submarines, minesweepers, and tanks often carried pigeons on board to send urgent ...