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At the outbreak of the First World War, the Army needed thousands of civilian horses to serve alongside its soldiers. Different types were suited to different military roles. Riding horses were used in the cavalry and as officers’ mounts.
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One estimate puts the number of horses that served in World War I at around six million, with a large percentage of them dying due to war-related causes. [61] In 1914, the year the war began, the British Army owned only about 25,000 horses.
16 Απρ 2015 · Horses were heavily used in World War One. Horses were involved in the war’s first military conflict involving Great Britain – a cavalry attack near Mons in August 1914. Horses were primarily to be used as a form of transport during the war.
Horses were heavily used in World War One. Horses were involved in the war's first military conflict involving Great Britain - a cavalry attack near Mons in August 1914.
25 Μαΐ 2024 · In Britain, for example, the number of horses fell from over 3 million in 1914 to just 1.5 million by 1920. It took decades for numbers to recover to pre-war levels. The experience of horses in World War One also led to changes in attitudes towards animal welfare in warfare.
725,000 horses were treated and three-quarters survived. Many were not so fortunate. It is estimated that a total of 8 million horses, mules and donkeys lost their lives in the war. Many animals were killed by shellfire, but most died from the terrible weather and appalling conditions.
Horses were expected to march long distances during wartime, sometimes up to 40 miles (64km) per day. Iron horseshoes wore out quickly, and usually had to be replaced every month. Farriers and shoeing smiths were needed to keep horses moving.
