The Homing Pigeon

"The Homing Pigeon" by the United States Army Signal Corps is a technical manual from the early 1940s that acts as an extensive guide for raising, caring for, and training homing pigeons, especially for military use during World War II, where these birds are reliable communication tools. The manual explains how to breed and train pigeons for top performance, discussing their natural homing instincts and how factors like care, training, and environment affect their success as message carriers used in warfare. Also, the manual gives information about managing lofts, selecting pigeons, and keeping them healthy, which is key for field operations.