Cher Ami after recovering from battle minus a leg by US Army. Cher Ami (‘dear friend’) was a famous homing pigeon donated to the US Army Corps by British pigeon fanciers to deliver messages during the war. He delivered 11 messages for the US Army.
The Animals’ War: Photo library
The recent Centenary of the First World War presents an ideal opportunity to look at the role of animals during that time. These photos are of animals used in the war spanning dogs, horses, birds and cats.
Please find a sample of the images available to download in the photo library below.
