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Vignette: Traitor pigeons of World War II, and the story of Charlie Peanuts
Treason is no stranger, in time of war. England had her Lord Haw-Haw—William Joyce. The Norwegians had their Quisling. Yet treachery is not restricted to human form. A plethora of Dickin Medals—Victoria Crosses of the military animal world—were awarded to … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlie Peanuts, Dickin Medal, Lord Haw-Haw, pigeon, Quisling, Rudolf Hess
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