How did Cher Ami save soldiers' lives?

Cher Ami, a military pigeon during World War I, played a crucial role in saving the lives of soldiers by delivering an urgent message that helped locate the "Lost Battalion." In October 1918, this unit of the 77th Division was trapped in the Argonne Forest, surrounded by enemy fire. Despite being injured, Cher Ami successfully flew 25 miles back to headquarters with the message detailing the battalion's location, leading to a rescue operation that saved many soldiers. Her heroic effort earned her the French Croix de Guerre and solidified her place in military history.