Horses in Warfare
The reliance on horses during World War II often surprises many, especially considering Germany's reputation for mechanized warfare. Despite the iconic image of the Blitzkrieg, the German army utilized 2.75 million horses, significantly outnumbering their mechanized units. As the war progressed, logistical challenges emerged, particularly in the vast terrains of the Soviet Union, where the slow movement of horse-drawn units hindered their advances and complicated supply lines.In this clip
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