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Honouring the Unsung Heroes: Animals in War on ANZAC Day

Honouring the Unsung Heroes: Animals in War on ANZAC Day

Posted by Russell Gibbons on 23rd Apr 2024

As ANZAC Day draws near, our hearts turn to remembrance, not just for the brave soldiers who served, but also for the often-overlooked heroes: the animals who stood alongside them in times of conflict.In the tumult of World War One, an astonishing 16 million animals played pivotal roles in the war effort. Among them, approximately 8 million horses valiantly served, not only in the famed L …
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