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Swiss Army Pigeons
Filename: 990_16_5-Oth-Bird-D_10HR.jpg
Size: 3556 x 4800 (16.5MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Country: Switzerland
© Underwood Archives/UIG
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Swiss Army Pigeons
Switzerland, July, 1918. These four homing pigeons on the back of their carrier are part of the pigeon express service of the Swiss Army. This vital communiication link must be maintained, as Switzerland is in the middle of warrring powers and must be ever prepared in case its neutrality is violated
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© Underwood Archives/UIG
1910s 1918 B And W Bicycles Birds Communications Daytime Monochromatic Monochrome One Male Only One Man Only Outdated Pigeons Soldiers Switzerland Technology Transport Transportation Unique Unusual War Time Wartime World War I World War One Ww 1 Ww I Carrying On Back Communicate Homing Pigeons Swiss Army
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Swiss Army Pigeons" takes us back to the summer of 1918 in Switzerland. In the midst of warring powers during World War I, this image showcases four homing pigeons perched on the carrier's back, representing a crucial communication link for the Swiss Army. With its neutrality hanging delicately in balance, Switzerland must remain ever prepared should its borders be violated. The monochromatic composition transports us to an era where technology was limited, yet creativity thrived. Against a backdrop of historic significance, these unique birds symbolize resilience and determination amidst chaos. The soldiers' bicycles nearby hint at their reliance on unconventional means to maintain vital connections. As we delve into this vintage photograph captured by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are reminded of how animals played an integral role during wartime. These pigeons were not merely carriers but messengers of hope and critical information that could alter the course of events. In today's fast-paced world dominated by advanced technology, this outdated method may seem unusual or even obsolete. However, it serves as a poignant reminder that innovation can emerge from unexpected places when faced with adversity. Through this vertical snapshot frozen in time, we witness history unfolding before our eyes—a testament to human ingenuity and nature's unwavering spirit working together against all odds.
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