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Feline Warriors of WWI

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  • 22-08-2014 9:15pm
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    Manach
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    On interesting article on cats and their role in WWI
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    These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I
    Throughout the "war to end all wars," cats were a common sight in the trenches and aboard ships, where they hunted mice and rats. Beyond their "official" duties, they were also embraced as mascots and pets by the soldiers and sailors with whom they served.
    " - http://io9.com/a-gallery-of-cats-who-served-in-world-war-i-1624713212

    Some of the comments are interesting for Lol cat fans.
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    Jesus.
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    Jesus Christ. This Forum has gone to sh*t :(


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    Manach
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,671 Mod ✭✭✭✭Manach


    Jesus. wrote: »
    Jesus Christ. This Forum has gone to sh*t :(
    Yeah - some recent posters have taken useless and vacuous comments to new depths.


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    jonniebgood1
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    Jesus. wrote: »
    Jesus Christ. This Forum has gone to sh*t :(

    In relation to your recent progression to posting on the forum, you may have some logic behind your post quoted. Other than that you earn a 1 week ban for trolling.

    In relation to OP, the topic is an interesting side story to WWI, thanks for posting it.

    Regards
    Moderator.


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    tac foley
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    In the rat-infested trenches of WW1, where these rodents would often subsist on a diet that comprised mainly of decaying human flesh, anything that would keep down their numbers was to be encouraged. Getting bitten by one was sure-fire major infection time.

    My late Great Uncle Jack told me once of impaling four rats at once on his bayonet as they feasted on an arm sticking out of the side of the trench that he and his pals were occupying.

    In addition to the obvious use of a cat as a rat-hunter, anything that could take your mind off the appalling carnage going on around you would heve been very welcome - caring for an animal of any kind is very therapeutic in that regard.

    tac


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