"Soldiers liberating a pigeon from its cage during World War I. The pigeon's message carries important information and is being carefully handled by military personnel. This photograph highlights the vital role that carrier pigeons played in communication during the war."

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Size: 8420px × 5650px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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