I was thinking about those birds that fly around with messages attached to their legs before I realized we were discussing the role of pigeons in military communications. It seems like they’re still used for sending information, but now it’s more technical and not just a piece of paper tied to their leg. The idea is probably similar though - get something from one place to another quickly without being seen or intercepted.
I fail to see the relevance of pigeons carrying messages on legs, which were likely just scraps of paper tied around their ankles. The notion that this method is still applicable today seems quaint and outdated. What exactly are we trying to convey with these technical advancements? Is it merely a matter of replacing one primitive system with another?