Animal soldiers of the front lines
Strange weapons and icy carriers
Masters of military illusion
Odd espionage and covert schemes
YOUR GOAL
Master of Unusual secrets of World War II
misslily The Soviet Union trained dogs carrying explosives to run under enemy tanks, a tragic tactic that often backfired on the battlefield.
misslily Over 250,000 carrier pigeons served the Allies, delivering critical messages across enemy lines, with 32 receiving the Dickin Medal for bravery.
misslily Deploy animal soldiers on missions to discover the bizarre secret plots of World War II.
Wojtek's beer habit: Wojtek the Polish soldier bear loved drinking beer, eating cigarettes, and saluting his fellow human soldiers.
A dog trained for military operations, including sentry, scouting, and tracking duties. In 1943, an American canine named Chips was decorated for capturing an enemy gun crew in Sicily.
Which animal was officially enlisted as a corporal in the Polish Army during World War II?
Which country used the largest number of carrier pigeons, totaling over 250,000, during World War II?
Why did Soviet anti-tank dogs often run toward their own tanks instead of German ones?
How did Wojtek the bear help Polish soldiers at the Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944?