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Unsung Heroes of World War One: How Horses, Donkeys and Mules Changed the First World War
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Of all the information out there, there is surprisingly little about horses in World War 1. The history of the WW1 Cavalry is key to the war. War animals were vital to both sides success and failure. Key questions like “why were horses used in World War 1?” and “how were horses used in World War 1?” are now addressed
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Gloria Austin
Gloria Austin lived and worked in Canada for many years. She is a graduate of the International University of Metaphysics and lives on the island of Tobago in the Caribbean, where she volunteers at Philma’s Early Childhood Center. Since her diagnosis with cancer in her early seventies, she grows her own herbs and vegetables.
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