These are bits of research I've done around my idea, I need to do more but for now this is what I got. Some of this I think is good for further making this idea authentic. I think things like the Dikin Medal would be good to add to the end of the story, as well as small but important details such as the coops having a wire t o inform soldiers of a new pigeon arriving.
- Carrier Pigeons were often used in both world wars because radios weren't as reliable
- 32 pigeons received the Dikin Medal - "For Gallantry" and "We also Serve". A medal given to honor animals in WWII
- Breed: Homing pigeon and Racing Homer
- When the pigeons landed, wires in the coop would sound a bell or buzzer
- Nearby enemy soldiers often tried to shoot down pigeons aware of their use
- Tanks were also know for using pigeons, having a hole on the side big enough to release
- Potential other stories: Story of "Cher Ami" who with a missing foot and one eye saved 194 surrounded Americans
No comments:
Post a Comment