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In WWI more than 14 million horses were used for things such as carrying ammunition, supplies, and soldiers. Sadly throughout out the war over 8 million horses died, 2 million were treated in veterinary hospitals, and 2 million were able to return to duty!
They where used mainly in WW1 for: cavilry charges and the light horse brigade however due to the type of warefare eg machine guns. they became more commonly used for transporting artilary to the front They where used mainly in WW1 for: cavilry charges and the light horse brigade however due to the type of warefare eg machine guns. they became more commonly used for transporting artilary to the front
In some scenarios horses may have been treated with great respect (see War Horse) however there were selfish people (British and German) who didn't really care for the horses and most of them died. Only one horse survived the war, her name was Sandy. For Example Artillery horses were fed corn once a day. When the war was over old horses and injured ones were shot and the healthy ones were sent to new owners.
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What would be an example of a primary source during World War 1?
Im not exactly sure on what you're asking so. . .they used alot of weapons, they had messangers that rode on horses, a good site for WW1 would be to just google WW1.
How are the Civil War and World War I similar?
The civil war was an un-declared war fought against ourselves. WW1 was a declared war fought against a foreign nation.
Who used poison gas in WW1?
Germany
How many airplanes were used in WW1?
11111111123231113
What about machine guns in WW1?
Used extensively.
How many british horses died in WW1?
379
How many horses were killed in World War 1?
1,000,000 horses were used in WW1 but sadly over 256,000 were killed.
How is Kaiser significant to anzac day?
A kaiser is a horse and in ww1 and ww2 they used horses which is how they got around its very important
How many horses were sent out in ww1?
4 million british horses were sent out durin 1914-1918
What would be an example of a primary source during World War 1?
Im not exactly sure on what you're asking so. . .they used alot of weapons, they had messangers that rode on horses, a good site for WW1 would be to just google WW1.
How were horses chosen for ww1?
horses were chosen for their stamina and on how they reacted to extreme noise (it would not do to have horses stampeding as shells exploded,this could cause many more injuries to the soldiers)
What countries used horses in ww1?
All of the major countries involved in fighting in WWI had mounted calvary, including Russia, Germany, Great Britian, France, and the United States.
What animals where in World War 1?
Horses were very important in WW1 for many reasons , Dogs were also important in WW1 as messengers and so were pigeons for their strength in flying long distances
Was the colt used in WW1?
no they used in in ww2
What happened to the animals in WW1?
Many animals such as horses, ponies, and donkeys were used for transport of military equipment, food, and so on. Horses were used by Mounted Infantry and Cavalry but, as the Western Front was usually static, they were not often used. Dogs were also used for various purposes.
Are Arabians still used as War horses?
No horses are used for "war horses" anymore.
How did horses make an impact in the Civil War?
well, I don't want to go off on tangine but i studied this in middle school when I was younger. horses helped the war because alot of the people rode on horses when they were travaling. I would go into detail and give more resons, but I don't have time.
