Over 16 million animals served in the First World War. They were used for transport, communication and companionship. In 1914, both sides had large cavalry forces.

Jul 23, 2017 · The use of horses was vital to armies around the world during World War I. Belgian refugees leaving Brussels, their belongings in a wagon pulled by a dog, 1914. Australian …

Oct 16, 2018 · Animals were used in the First World War on an unprecedented scale. Horses were certainly the most important animals in the war effort, but numerous other animals played …

Today, it's a thriving Nature Reserve with penguins, albatross and seals, but during the First World War it was the site of a battle for resources. A battle which almost brought the island's …

Here are some of the ways animals have helped the war effort from the First World War to the present day. 1. Cavalry and Horse-mounted Infantry. When the First World War broke out in …

May 5, 2017 · The Animals That Helped Win World War I. Newly digitized photos tell the story of animals that fought as soldiers during the Great War

Before 1914 wars had mainly been fought by cavalries (soldiers who fought on horseback). Now millions of horses were used to carry people and supplies. Many other animals played a big …

Aug 3, 2014 · There are many stories of animals who became companions to soldiers during World War One. Here is an RAF fox mascot sitting on a plane with the pilot during World War …

Animals played a large role during the conflict known as the Great War. From traditional warfare animals such as horses and dogs to exotic animals such as lions, monkeys, and bears, …

Animals were used in World War I on a scale never before seen -- and never again repeated. Horses by the millions were put in service as cavalry mounts and beasts of burden, but they …