Century-Old World War I Carrier Pigeon Message Unearthed in French Field Reveals Shocking Secret
Ever wondered if a tiny capsule could hold the whispers of history? Well, hold onto your hats—because an elderly French couple stumbled upon just that during a casual stroll. Nestled inside was a century-old, handwritten note from a Prussian soldier, sent by carrier pigeon during the grim days of World War I. Imagine that—a message flying through the skies over a hundred years ago, carrying secrets, strategy, and the raw pulse of battle straight into someone’s hands. It’s like finding a time capsule stuffed with courage and loss right beneath your feet. This relic doesn’t just tell a story; it leaps off the page, reminding us that behind every war headline, there’s a human heart beating. Intrigued? You’re about to dive into a rare piece of history that could’ve easily been lost forever. LEARN MORE
The carrier capsule contained a note handwritten by a Prussian soldier.
Sébastien Bozon/AFP/Getty ImagesA tiny capsule containing correspondence from World War 1 was uncovered in France.
An elderly French couple was taking a walk through a field in September when they spotted a peculiar object. It turned out to be a tiny capsule with a spectacular message inside: a 100-year-old handwritten note from a World War I soldier.
According to the Guardian, the note was written in German by a Prussian soldier based in Ingersheim. The region is now part of France’s Grand Est but was then still part of Germany. The note had been sent by carrier pigeon to the soldier’s superior officer.
The elderly couple who unearthed the long-lost letter brought it to the nearby Linge Museum at Orbey in eastern France. The museum is dedicated to the World War I battle known as Le Linge, or The Linge, which raged from July 20 until Oct. 15, 1915.
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