The
British pigeon Cher Ami
, the Hong Kong cat Simon, the Syrian brown bear Wojtek, the Tanzanian rat Magawa ... Decorated or ranked, they all took part in the last great modern conflicts, carrying out missions as dangerous as they are heroic.
Throughout the week, Le Figaro tells you the extraordinary story of these animals.
1948.
On the docks of Stonecutters Island, Hong Kong, a hungry little cat scours the corners in search of food.
Until he ran into George, a 17-year-old sailor who had recently joined the British warship the
Amethyst
.
The Royal Navy ship has just made a stopover for refueling after taking part in operations in Malaysia.
After glances and a few caresses, the young sailor decides to take the animal with him aboard the boat.
Ship cats are known for their pest control and the
Amethyst
is infested with rodents which threaten food stores.
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