Eight million horses and countless mules and donkeys died in the First World War. They were used to transport ammunition and supplies to the front and many died, not only from the horrors of shellfire but also in terrible weather and appalling conditions.
More than 100,000 pigeons served Britain in the First World War and 200,000 in World War II. They performed heroically and saved thousands of lives by carrying vital messages, sometimes over long distances, when other methods of communication were impossible.
Elephants, camels, oxen, bullocks, cats, canaries, even glow worms — all these creatures, great and small, contributed their strength, their energy and their lives in times of war and conflict to the British, Commonwealth and Allied forces during the 20th century.
Where I live, Columbia, Tennessee, we have "Mule Day". A huge parade, people come into town riding their donkeys and horses and mules on the highways and stuff, fried Oreos everywhere. Poop all over the place. Yep, Mule Day...
Kangar on May 17th, 2017 at 20:29 UTC »
They really approached this tribute with creativity and unbridled enthusiasm.
TooShiftyForYou on May 17th, 2017 at 20:29 UTC »
Eight million horses and countless mules and donkeys died in the First World War. They were used to transport ammunition and supplies to the front and many died, not only from the horrors of shellfire but also in terrible weather and appalling conditions.
More than 100,000 pigeons served Britain in the First World War and 200,000 in World War II. They performed heroically and saved thousands of lives by carrying vital messages, sometimes over long distances, when other methods of communication were impossible.
Elephants, camels, oxen, bullocks, cats, canaries, even glow worms — all these creatures, great and small, contributed their strength, their energy and their lives in times of war and conflict to the British, Commonwealth and Allied forces during the 20th century.
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CreamFNcheese on May 18th, 2017 at 02:54 UTC »
Where I live, Columbia, Tennessee, we have "Mule Day". A huge parade, people come into town riding their donkeys and horses and mules on the highways and stuff, fried Oreos everywhere. Poop all over the place. Yep, Mule Day...