Simply Some Photos: Animals at War

George the bush-baby, or galago, wearing an ARP (Air Raid Precautions) tin helmet as he sits in an enamel mug. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 1941

This greedy piglet was isolated from the rest of its litter by the farmer who named it Hitler after it tried to grab all the food at feeding time, 1942

This greedy piglet was isolated from the rest of its litter by the farmer who named it Hitler after it tried to grab all the food at feeding time. (Photo by R J Lewis/Getty Images). 1942

A German Army dog from the First World War wearing a hat and glasses and carrying a pair of binoculars, 1916

A German Army dog from the First World War wearing a hat and glasses and carrying a pair of binoculars. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images). 1916

Two American soldiers about to embark for duty, with their pets, a dachshund and a racoon, 1917

Two American soldiers about to embark for duty, with their pets, a dachshund and a racoon. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1917

American marines with their pet dog in Vietnam, 1968

American marines with their pet dog in Vietnam. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images). 1968

1939: A French soldier uses a caged bird to detect gas on the Maginot Line

A French soldier uses a caged bird to detect gas on the Maginot Line. (Photo by Michael Ledger/Fox Photos/Getty Images). 15th December 1939

1945: Captain K Hunter-Dunn of the RCS (Royal Corps of Signals) handles a pigeon which holds the Victoria Cross for its services during World War II. Together with other birds which flew messages for the 21st Army, it will soon be released on a farewell flight from Berlin to London

Captain K Hunter-Dunn of the RCS (Royal Corps of Signals) handles a pigeon which holds the Victoria Cross for its services during World War II. Together with other birds which flew messages for the 21st Army, it will soon be released on a farewell flight from Berlin to London. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images). 20th July 1945

1965: Marine Corporal J Laursen of San Jose, California is taking time out from patrol duty in Santo Domingo, the focal point of the rebellion in the Dominican Republic. Resting with his mascot 'Whitey' a little puppy dog who is sitting in his helmet

Marine Corporal J. Laursen of San Jose, California is taking time out from patrol duty in Santo Domingo, the focal point of the rebellion in the Dominican Republic. Resting with his mascot “Whitey” a little puppy dog who is sitting in his helmet. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). May 1965

1939: A bulldog stands guard outside a block of flats in South London

A bulldog stands guard outside a block of flats in South London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 13th September 1939

1939: Three Airedale dogs wearing their special gas masks at a Surrey kennel. They are being trained by Lt Col E. H. Richardson

Three Airedale dogs wearing their special gas masks at a Surrey kennel. They are being trained by Lt Col E. H. Richardson. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 1939

1936: A soldier learning pig farming for when he returns to civil life, holding one of his charges

A soldier learning pig farming for when he returns to civil life, holding one of his charges. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images). 11th July 1936

1941: Flight Lieutenant Eric Stanley Lock, DFC, and Bar, DSO, of 611 Squadron. Aircraft carries 'V' for Victory crest, and 26 swastikas showing his 26 Nazi kills. Stanley carries a dog under one arm

Flight Lieutenant Eric Stanley Lock, DFC, and Bar, DSO, of 611 Squadron. Aircraft carries “V” for Victory crest, and 26 swastikas showing his 26 Nazi kills. Stanley carries a dog under one arm. (Photo by J. A. Hampton/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 31st July 1941

1941: A despatch rider in a Quebec regiment gives a lift to the regimental mascot, a British bulldog. The regiment is on Invasion practice exercises in England

A despatch rider in a Quebec regiment gives a lift to the regimental mascot, a British bulldog. The regiment is on Invasion practice exercises in England. (Photo by Payne/Fox Photos/Getty Images). 11th October 1941

An American airman sending off a carrier pigeon, circa 1917. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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