A converted bus for pigeons

A motor bus converted into a home, or cote, for French carrier pigeons. Pigeons, along with dogs, proved to be a vital method of communication during battles. Around 100, 000 pigeons were used during World War I with 95% of messages successfully reaching their intended recipient

Converted Cote Intended Messages Method Pigeon Pigeons Proved Reaching Recipient Vital

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