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Horses were used for carrying supplies like guns and wounded soldiers and infantry to the hospital.

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Horses In WW1

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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HORSES IN Ww1

BY SIERRA ANDERSON
Horses were used for carrying supplies like guns and wounded soldiers and infantry to the hospital.

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  • First used as food
  • Then for riding
  • Then for pulling stuff
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ADVANTAGES

  • Charge at enemy
  • Carry heavy artillery
  • Fast and maneuverable
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HORSES WERE SOLD

CHINA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA, SOUTH AFRICA, ETC. SOLD THEM
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HORSES WERE TREATED WELL. WORE GAS MASKS TO PROTECT FROM FUMES.

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HORSES HAD...

  • Rode into battle
  • Served as mounts for officers
  • Moved heavy artillery
  • Worn gas masks when exposed to fumes
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Horses had veterinary hospitals when injured

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Horses were scared
Many Loud noises
Heard noises and interpreted them as bad
Soldiers and generals cared for the horses. Horses were brave carried supplies and charged into battle without turning around.

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HORSE TRADEGIES

  • Died of open infection, illness, winter colds, gun shots.
  • The men who ride horses cared for the horses as pets
  • Many horses had friendships with their riders
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Sierra Anderson