Rats have long been a problem in trench warfare. In World War I, when trenches along the Western Front were filled with waste, food, and dead bodies of troops, rat populations exploded.

In World War I, soldiers could not solve the trench rat problem. Instead, they killed rats for their sport. Trying to spike one on a bayonet became a form of entertainment.

One of the most critical tasks performed by cats and dogs was to rout the rats infesting the trenches of the World War I (WWI). Military history has come a full circle because the ongoing Russia ...

PROF. P. CHAVIGNY has contributed to the Revue Générale des Sciences for July 15 and 30 two very interesting and useful articles on the invasion of trenches by rats. Soon after trench warfare ...

Since the National Order of Trench Rats, an auxiliary organization of the Disabled American Veterans, formed, all members have been male disabled veterans – until the beginning of this year.

In World War I, soldiers could not solve the trench rat problem. Instead, they killed rats for their sport. Trying to spike one on a bayonet became a form of entertainment.

In World War I, soldiers could not solve the trench rat problem. Instead, they killed rats for their sport. Trying to spike one on a bayonet became a form of entertainment.