War Animals trivia
War Animals Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
What did Sergeant Stubby locate for soldiers on the battlefield?
Sergeant Stubby listened for calls between the trenches, then barked until medics arrived or led soldiers to safety. [NPS](https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/military-dogs.htm)
What animal served as Cher Ami in World War I?
Cher Ami served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a homing pigeon that carried messages from the front.
Which military unit did Sergeant Stubby serve as a mascot for in World War I?
Sergeant Stubby's unit belonged to the 26th "Yankee" Division, which fought on the Western Front. [NPS](https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/military-dogs.htm)
Bamse served aboard which vessel during World War II?
The Norwegian minesweeper later operated from the United Kingdom after Norway fell to Germany, bringing Bamse to Scotland.
What did Wojtek famously help carry during the Battle of Monte Cassino?
The Imperial War Museums plaque depicts a bear standing upright while holding a large artillery shell.
What did Cher Ami carry through enemy fire to U.S. command?
A capsule attached to Cher Ami's leg held a warning to stop friendly artillery fire against the trapped troops.
Which trapped American unit is linked to Cher Ami's famous flight?
The unit's final pigeon carried a warning after friendly artillery began striking its position, helping rescuers find the surrounded troops.
Where did Wojtek live after World War II?
After demobilization, the bear joined a zoo in Scotland, where former soldiers and visitors could still see the wartime mascot.
What kind of bear was Wojtek, the Polish Army's famous soldier bear?
Polish troops found Wojtek as a cub in Iran and raised the bear alongside their unit during World War II.
Wojtek served with which military formation during World War II?
Wojtek traveled with the 22nd Artillery Support Company from the Middle East to Italy during the Allied campaign.