They include cat rockets and warmongering dolphins. An illustration from a manual by 16th century artillery master Franz Helm is on display at the University of Pennsylvania library in Philadelphia, ...

World War I earned the grim title of “the War to end all wars” for a reason: the world had never before witnessed a conflict on such an unimaginable scale. The sheer scale of the conflict felt unreal ...

Animals have stood beside soldiers in war zones as companions and decorated heroes. The PDSA Dickin Medal—regarded as the animal's Victoria Cross—honors their remarkable service. Dogs, pigeons, horses ...

Amidst the chaos and horror of war, animals continue to serve and suffer; their stalwart courage and spirit are seldom acknowledged. Etched in Portland stone, the Animals in War Memorial in London, ...

The animals at Cotswold Wildlife Park wore purple poppies to mark International War Animal Day. The park began the tradition last year, honouring the roles animals have played in conflicts. The ...