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The League of Nations was formed to try and prevent future wars.

The First World War 07

Discover how horses, mules, dogs and even pigeons supported soldiers in World War One, carrying supplies, pulling guns and delivering vital messages across dangerous battlefields.

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Fascinating Fact:

Millions of animals, including horses, mules, dogs, and pigeons, were used to carry supplies, messages, and equipment at the front.

In KS3 History, pupils explore how the First World War relied on more than soldiers and machines. Animals pulled guns and wagons, carried messages, and helped keep armies supplied across difficult terrain.

Key Terms

Pack animal: An animal, such as a horse or mule, used to carry heavy loads like food, weapons, or equipment for soldiers.
Messenger pigeon: A pigeon trained to fly home with written messages, helping commanders communicate across the battlefield.
Veterinary corps: Army units made up of vets and assistants who cared for injured or sick animals used in the war.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How were animals used in World War 1?

Animals pulled guns and wagons, carried supplies, delivered messages, laid communication cables, and helped find wounded soldiers in dangerous battle zones.

Why were horses so important in the First World War?

Horses were vital for moving guns, ammunition, and food where motor vehicles could not go, especially through mud, rough ground, and deep trenches.

Were animals looked after in World War 1?

Many animals suffered, but armies created veterinary services and hospitals to treat injuries, and charities raised money to improve food, shelter, and medical care.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

What did NOT happen to Germany as a result of the treaty?

It came under British rule

It had to pay a huge fine

It suffered loss of lands

It was forced to disarm

At the end of the war, many of the German soldiers were suffering from the deadly influenza pandemic of 1918. This outbreak of 'Spanish flu' killed more people than the war

2 .

What was formed to try and prevent future wars?

League of Democracy

League of Europe

League of Geneva

League of Nations

It was founded on 10 January 1920

3 .

Germany lost its colonies on which continent?

Africa

Asia

Europe

South America

Germany had four African colonies

4 .

Who was the French Prime Minister who most wanted Germany punished?

Alexandre Ribot

Aristide Briand

Georges Clemenceau

Paul Painleve

France had five different Prime Ministers during the war

5 .

Which two countries were banned from uniting in the future?

Austria and Hungary

Britain and Belgium

France and Britain

Germany and Austria

In 1938, Nazi Germany invaded Austria, but many Austrians at the time welcomed this move

6 .

Which treaty was signed after the end of the war?

Treaty of London

Treaty of Paris

Treaty of Utrecht

Treaty of Versailles

The treaty punished Germany harshly

7 .

World War One was called 'The war to .......'

end all wars

remember

turn boys into men

unite Europe

The writer H. G. Wells used this expression

8 .

Which region was taken off Germany?

Alsace - Lorraine

Burgundy

Picardy

Provence

It was returned to France

9 .

Germany paid compensation for war damage called what?

Repaginations

Reparations

Repatriations

Restorations

This was a large cause of the resentment for the German people as it wrecked the economy

10 .

Germany surrendered on what date in 1918?

October 31st

November 5th

November 11th

November 13th

At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month. The last soldier to die in the war is said to be Private George Lawrence Price, a Canadian soldier who was shot by a German sniper two minutes before the start of the armistice

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - World War One

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)