The Homing Pigeon by United States. Army. Signal Corps et al.

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Author United States. Army. Signal Corps
Author United States. War Department
Title The Homing Pigeon
Series Title War Department Technical Manual TM 11-410
Note Reading ease score: 65.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Homing Pigeon" by the United States Army Signal Corps is a military technical manual written in the early 1940s. The book serves as a comprehensive guide on the breeding, care, and training of homing pigeons, particularly for military use during World War II. It likely covers topics relevant to their deployment as message carriers in wartime scenarios, emphasizing their utility as reliable communication tools. The opening of the manual establishes its purpose, describing both the methods to ensure the pigeons are raised and trained for optimal performance and the historical context behind the development of homing pigeons. It delves into their natural instincts, highlighting their ability to return to their home lofts when released. The text emphasizes the importance of proper care, training regimes, and environmental conditions that influence the effectiveness of these birds as critical assets in military communications. Additionally, the manual outlines procedures for managing lofts, selecting pigeons, and maintaining their health, which is essential for successful operations in the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class SF: Agriculture: Animal culture
LoC Class UH: Military science: Other services
LoC Class D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)
Subject Homing pigeons
Subject Homing pigeons -- War use
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EBook-No. 55084
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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