Why Did Armies Trust Pigeons With Top Secrets?

During World War II, armies relied on an unlikely ally: the homing pigeon.
These birds carried vital secret messages across enemy lines, flew through gunfire and storms, and even saved entire units from disaster. From Britain’s National Pigeon Service to the U.S. Army Pigeon Corps, pigeons became the unsung heroes of intelligence and communication.

In this video, we uncover the hidden history of pigeon warfare—how they were trained, the daring missions they flew, and the decorated birds who received medals for their courage.

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📌 What you’ll discover in this video:
• How resistance fighters in occupied Europe used pigeons to send intelligence
• The U.S. Army’s Pigeon Service and its incredible success rate
• Legendary pigeons like G.I. Joe, William of Orange, and Commando
• The mystery of an undeciphered pigeon code found decades later
• How falcons and countermeasures were used against enemy birds

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