WWI Animals: Elephants on Parade

Imagine, elephants played a role in Britain during World War I. At the start of the war, the British army had 25,000 horses that were used for everything. The leaders quickly estimated they’d need another 500,00 horses for the army. To that end, horses were requisitioned all over the country. Rural areas like Sussex and Surrey … Continue reading WWI Animals: Elephants on Parade