The role of horses
The Backbone of WWI
Role of horses today
Horses in action
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By November 1918, how many of the British Army's horses were in France?
Half of the Army's horses.
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By November 1918, about how many men were preparing horses for war in the British Army?
19,000 men.
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Does the British Army still have horses?
Yes, they do have horses in the army.
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Where was the calvary of the British Army most successful?
In Syria and Palestine.
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Where were the horses brought from during WW1?
They were brought from North America.
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What were supply horses and mules used for in WWI?
They were used to move weapons, general supplies, and used as an ambulance.
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On average, what percentage of horses did the British Army lose every year?
15%
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Are horses still used in some of today's armies?
Yes, they are still used in some of today's army.
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What 2 kinds of horses made up 43% of the war horses?
Supply horses and mules.
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Low class horses were sold for how many pounds for farmers?
They were sold for 37 pounds.
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About how many supply horses were used in the British Army?
About 220,000.
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How many hours did it take for people to clean a horse and its equipment in a muddy condition?
12 hours.
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How many horses of the British Army are in the barracks of Hyde park and Woolwich?
500 horses.
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What were supply horses and mules used for?
They were used for carrying weapons, and food.
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About how many horses did the British Army have after the war?
About 800,000 horses
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