Animals at War

! THIS TEMPORARY EXPO HAS ALREADY ENDED !

Do you know the story of the dog Sinbad, the coast guard mascot who caused a diplomatic incident? Have you ever heard of Corporal Wojtek, the Polish war bear who took part in the Battle of Monte Cassino? Or Judy, the only animal officially registered as a prisoner of war? These were just some of the extraordinary anecdotes from the temporary exhibition 'Dieren in oorlog'.

Sometimes animals were also a real pest to soldiers. Lice, rats and fleas made life even harder for the soldiers. This exhibition took a look at the main tasks these little (and big) heroes performed during various wars in the 20th century. A lot of animals were used to promote communication between army units, while others were then used as mascots. Some animals, by the way, were honoured for their heroism.