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What was the urgent task given to the War Office in 1914?
The urgent task given to the War Office in 1914 was to source half a million more horses for the British army.
What were horses essential for during World War I?
Horses were essential for pulling heavy guns, transporting weapons and supplies, carrying the wounded to hospital, and mounting cavalry charges.
What happened to the countryside's shire horses and riding ponies during the first year of the war?
During the first year of the war, the countryside's shire horses and riding ponies were requisitioned by the government, causing heartbreak for farming families.
What were the horses initiated into after being transported across the Channel?
After being transported across the Channel, the horses were initiated into the horrors of the front line as either beasts of burden or cavalry horses.
What was the impact of the high death rate on the close relationships formed between some men and the horses?
The high death rate had a devastating impact on the close relationships formed between some men and the horses, as they could do little to prevent their deaths.
Test your knowledge on the vital role of horses in World War I and the British Army's massive effort to source half a million more. Explore their contributions to transportation, support, and cavalry charges in this quiz.
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