Shop Our Categories www.portrayalpress.com Search site Shop Manuals Recommended Sets by Vehicle By Common Name By Manufacturer Original Manuals Reference Series Amphibious Armor Aviation Jeeps Motorcycles Trucks Other Vehicles Add-ons and Accessories Engines Artillery Small Arms & Machine Guns Field Manuals Markings Guides Radio & Install Civilian Shop Manuals Field Generator Electrical Engineering Shop Books Jeeps Military History Uniform Reference Motorcycles Amphibious Armor Hi-Speed Tractors Land Rover Trucks American Firepower Series Watch Portrayal.tv Parts & Merchandise Studebaker Parts Submit Search Vehicle Information Nav Menu 3 Nav Menu 4 Nav Menu 5 Nav Menu 6 Nav Menu 7 Nav Menu 8 > Shop Books > War Pigeon! The Operations and Gear of the US Army Pigeon Corps by Tim Scherrer Alternative Views: Price: $45.00 Product Code: 620-0081 Qty: Description The US Army Signal Pigeon Corps served from 1917-1957. During those four decades of distinguished service, the pigeoneers built a world class program that provided the Army reliable communications during WWI, WWII and the Korean War. Little is known about this important program that contributed so much to the Army efforts around the globe. The organization and gear are explored in detail in this unique study. Long forgotten photos from the National Archives and Signal Corps are seen for the first time in decades. The operations of the Signal Pigeon Company in WWII are detailed extensively. Nearly all of the Army pigeon gear is shown in this book. The operations of the Pigeon Corps during the Korean War and Cold War era are also documented. The US Army created 12 Signal Pigeon Companies during WWII with over 50,000 pigeons in their lofts. They served in the United States, Africa, Europe and Asia. Their winged messengers delivered 95% of their messages at speeds as high as 100 miles per hour. Many lives were saved as pigeons "got the message through." This amazing story needs to be told and understood. Related Items U.S. Army Uniforms of WW2 by Stanton Queen City of the North The M1 Carbine by Tom Laemlein, The American Firepower Series The Half-Ton Military Land Rover by Mark J. Cook Price: $35.00 Price: $11.95 Price: $30.00 Price: $59.00 Willys Parts List "Jeep Trucks" Model 2WD & 4WD, 2nd Edition 1956 Down Ramp! The Story of Army Amphibious Engineers by William F. Heavey Allied-Axis Photo Journal of WW2: #11 15cm Schwere Panzerhaubitze Hummel Willys 1950-51 Master Parts List Jeep 4-73, 6-73, all models Price: $19.00 Price: $34.00 Price: $18.00 Price: $59.00