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Sunday, 12 March 2023

Somme 2023 - Animal War Memorial

 Animals were vital to the conduct of World War One. Horses were integral to the cavalry,  hauled artillery, the logistics chain depended on horses, as well as donkeys and mules. Dogs and pigeons carried messages. It is estimated that  9 million war animals died on the Western Front in WWI.

Pozières Animal War Memorial IJ

An Animal War Memorial is located north of Pozieres to remember the animals lost on the Western Front during World War One.

World War 1 Animal War Memorial, Pozieres France 

 Pozières Animal War Memorial

Pozières Animal War Memorial

Pozières Animal War Memorial

Pozières Animal War Memorial

Pozières Animal War Memorial
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