Publisher's Synopsis
For over a century, the story of Cher Ami has inspired generations with its incredible tale of courage and determination. In Cher Ami: The Hero Pigeon of the Lost Battalion, James Hamilton brings to life the astonishing true account of a messenger pigeon whose bravery during World War 1 became legendary. In October 1918, as the First World War raged on, nearly 700 American soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines with no way to call for help.
Cut off from reinforcements and surrounded by relentless opposition, their survival depended on a desperate plea for rescue. Enter Cher Ami-a trained carrier pigeon tasked with a mission that would determine their fate.