The Waler War Horses

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Which type of weapon did the Light Horse soldiers use in battle?

  • Long swords
  • Bayonets (correct)
  • Guns
  • Spears

What was the main reason why most of the Light Horse soldiers came from country areas?

  • They were better at using weapons
  • They were better at riding horses (correct)
  • They were better trained in military tactics
  • They were better educated

What was the slouch hat with emu feathers used for in the Light Horse uniform?

  • To identify the soldiers as part of the Light Horse (correct)
  • To make the soldiers look more intimidating
  • To protect the soldiers from the sun
  • To keep the soldiers warm at night

What were the 'Walers'?

<p>Australian stock horses used in World War 1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the famous horse known for throwing off anyone who attempted to ride him during World War 1?

<p>Bill the Bastard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much weight did the Walers carry in the Sinai desert during World War 1?

<p>Up to 130 kg of luggage plus the rider (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which animal feathers were worn by some World War 1 Queensland units and the 3rd Brigade when they headed for the Middle East?

<p>Ostrich feathers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Australian soldiers jokingly call themselves when the Arabs called them the ‘King of the Feathers’?

<p>Kangaroo soldiers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the horses at the end of the War?

<p>The best horses were sold to the British army and many went to the Indian army (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who set up a veterinary hospital to look after many of the former Walers after the War?

<p>Dorothy Brooke (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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