Animals have provided a vital service to the armed forces for centuries, from delivering messages to carrying ammunition or offering companionship. 80 years ago, their bravery was recognised for the first time…
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Lizzie the Elephant in WW1
What a strange scene it must have looked — an elephant pulling a cart up and down the cobbled streets of Sheffield. It might have looked like the circus was in town, but this exotic beast was actually playing a big part in helping Britain during the First
Animals, Mascots and Pets in WW2
A little-known part of this piece of history is that many pets were adopted by British troops
The Role Of Dogs In WW1 Trenches – Dogs in World War One
It wasn’t just soldiers who deserved commendation for their bravery in the trenches. Dogs, horses, pigeons and many other animals served too. We will remember them.