Top 7 animals in war over 100 years | How did animals help in wartime?

From dogs and horses to bears and pigs, animals have accompanied men and women into combat throughout history. As modes of transport and communication, protectors and companions, they have fulfilled a variety of roles at war. Animals have performed important guard and sentry duties; construction work; pest control; search and rescue operations; they detect gas in trenches and locate improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan.

In this video, we’re taking a look at seven of the top animals that have fought and worked alongside humans on the battlefield, from pigeons to elephants, over the past 100 years.

Read on: https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/15-animals-that-went-to-war

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