Duke of Normandy is recorded as one of the first pigeons to bring a message from airborne troops on D-Day.

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Qué ocurrió

Duke of Normandy is recorded as one of the first pigeons to bring a message from airborne troops on D-Day.

Por qué se archiva

This animal story records a documented moment in which training, duty, instinct, or long companionship helped protect human life. It stays within public sources and avoids inventing inner thoughts.

Imagen y fuente

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Cronología

• 1944-06-06 Duke of Normandy is recorded as one of the first pigeons to bring a message from airborne troops on D-Day.

Fuente pública

• Wikipedia: Dickin Medal