World War I, which ended 96 years ago on November 11, was no exception. To honor our animal veterans, this post highlights five animals that made significant contributions to the Great War. Pigeons.

Horses were one of the most important animals in World War I, with somewhere between five and eight million used during the conflict. Even with the advent of new technologies and military vehicles ...

Animals were essential for both sides in World War One. As well as working hard, they were important for morale . Soldiers were able to show their caring side by looking after animals.

World War One: How were animals used in WW1? Close. This year, 4th August marks 110 years since the start of World War One. A total of 65 million troops from around the world fought in the war.

Mercy dogs didn’t need orders, medals, or parades—they just saw a man bleeding in the mud and ran straight into gunfire to help him.

More than 136,000 Australian horses were sent to World War One to carry big packs of food and ammunition. But only one came home and that was Sandy and he's remembered at the Australian War Memorial.

Some claimed the photo was originally captured in 1916, while others said it was from 1918 and showed a "tribute to the 8 million Horses, Donkeys, and Mules that lost their lives during World War ...

After the start of World War One the “Commission for Relief of Belgium” (CRB) was established with Herbert Hoover, a wealthy industrialist living in London at the time, as Chairman. Herbert Hoover, ...