Image caption: Young pigeons being trained for trench service during World War One. Captured German pigeons are being used for breeding purposes. Taken in Paillert, France on June 13, 1918, by Pvt. Longacre. Censored and approved by Censor on July 2, 1918. (Photograph number: 111-SC-14692)

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