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50 things you should know about the first World War

Describes the first World War, including the causes, combatants, battles, and key figures.

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Main Author: Eldridge, Jim, 1944- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Irvine, CA : QEB Publishing, [2015]
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World War, 1914-1918 > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Animals such as pigeons and dogs were used to carry messages. Carrier pigeons flew with messages strapped to their legs. Enemy soldiers tried to shoot them or used hawks to catch them. One French pigeon called Cher Ami won the French Croix de Guerre medal for delivering 12 messages during the Battle of Verdun. Excerpted from 50 Things You Should Know about the First World War by Jim Eldridge All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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