Feline Heroes: The Cats of World War I - Petful
Sep 2, 2024 · During World War I, an estimated 500,000 cats of World War served alongside soldiers, playing crucial roles in the trenches of the Western front. Rats were a serious …
Why cats were the perfect companions in the trenches of WWI
Apr 12, 2024 · Throughout the trench systems that ran along the Western Front of WWI, there were an estimated 500,000 cats. Primarily, cats were used in WWI to cull the rodent …
These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I - Gizmodo
Aug 22, 2014 · Throughout the “war to end all wars,” cats were a common sight in the trenches and aboard ships, where they hunted mice and rats. Beyond their “official” duties, they were …
WWI’s Cuddly Yet Brave ‘Soldiers’ – Cats - WAR HISTORY ONLINE
Aug 26, 2014 · It was not only the men who went into service when the Great War broke out in 1914; cats did, too. These lovable and very brave WWI ‘soldiers’ were a common sight in the …
Cats of World War One
Cats of World War 1 During WWI, it is estimated that 500,000 cats were brought to the trenches, and many more served on Navy ships. They helped the military by killing rats and other vermin …
Cats Served As Mascots, Pest Control… Oh, and Gas Detectors
Jul 29, 2021 · It’s estimated 500,000 cats were dispatched to the trenches of Europe during World War I. They were tasked with killing the (oftentimes massive) rats that came to infest all fronts …
20 Historical Photos of Cats And Their Soldiers in World War I and II
May 28, 2018 · Many cats were adopted as "mascots" whether it was in the trenches of WWI, aboard battleships, planes or tanks. Aboard the HMAS Nizam, the ship’s cats have a custom …
The Unsung Heroes of WWI: How Cats Helped Soldiers Survive …
Apr 6, 2025 · The trenches of World War I were a grim, suffocating environment where soldiers fought not only enemy forces but also the constant threats of disease, vermin, and …
During World War I, cats were used in the trenches to boost morale
Jan 22, 2024 · Cats did a bit of both: Though most kitties simply kept their compatriots in good spirits by providing them with loyal companionship (and fending off rats), some also used their …
Remembering The Cats Of World War I
Feb 7, 2024 · Cats played a remarkable role during World War I amid the tumult of battles and the grim reality of life in the trenches. They were not just guardians against rats and mice on ships …