Secret Pigeon Service

The humble pigeon has a superpower, one that resonates particularly in times of war: it can find its way home. During the dark days between Dunkirk and D-Day, the British secret service harnessed this ability to enlist intelligence-gatherers in Nazi-occupied Europe. While the battle of Britain raged over Dover, pigeons evaded German falcons to return their vital cargo. This rip-roaring read reveals the untold tale of a band of Belgian pigeon fanciers, whose data flew all the way to Churchill’s desk. Paul McGuinness Editor, History Revealed