Harry John Patch was the last surviving soldier from World War 1 and was briefly the oldest man in Europe. He died at the age of 111 years, 1 month,1 week and 1 day.–WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Casualty/Mercy Dog
During WW1, many dogs were trained as ‘casualty’ or ‘mercy’ dogs. They would seek out the injured and carry them medical supplies, or wait with the mortally wounded. – WTF Fun Facts
there were over 100000 war pigeons used to send
There were over 100,000 ‘war’ pigeons used to send messages during World War One with ~95 percent successfully reaching their destination with the message intact.
Source: https://www.historyextra.com/period/first-world-war/winged-warriors-pigeons-in-the-first-world-war/
monument to honor the forgotten allied horses
Monument to honor the forgotten Allied horses – WTF fun facts
this officer captured 19000 enemies with 150 men
This officer captured 19,000 enemies with 150 men – WTF fun facts