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Which type of weapon did the Light Horse soldiers use in battle?
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?
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?
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'?
What were the 'Walers'?
What was the name of the famous horse known for throwing off anyone who attempted to ride him during World War 1?
What was the name of the famous horse known for throwing off anyone who attempted to ride him during World War 1?
How much weight did the Walers carry in the Sinai desert during World War 1?
How much weight did the Walers carry in the Sinai desert during World War 1?
Which animal feathers were worn by some World War 1 Queensland units and the 3rd Brigade when they headed for the Middle East?
Which animal feathers were worn by some World War 1 Queensland units and the 3rd Brigade when they headed for the Middle East?
What did the Australian soldiers jokingly call themselves when the Arabs called them the ‘King of the Feathers’?
What did the Australian soldiers jokingly call themselves when the Arabs called them the ‘King of the Feathers’?
What happened to the horses at the end of the War?
What happened to the horses at the end of the War?
Who set up a veterinary hospital to look after many of the former Walers after the War?
Who set up a veterinary hospital to look after many of the former Walers after the War?
