Birds of War: The US Pigeon Service in World War I

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Fee:

Free.

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Location:

World War I Memorial (inside the memorial)

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Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Time:

5:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Talk

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Description

In World War I, communication was difficult. Artillery cut phone lines and killed runners. The French and British encouraged the American Army to adopt a superior means of communication: the messenger pigeon.

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Ranger Alex Calta
[phone]