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BlueTrain · February 23, 2007, 10:54 AM

Supposedly during WWI, more fodder or animal feed was shipped from Britain to France than ammuntion, by weight. So they do require fuel, in a manner of speaking. Even if used as dragoons, you loose a trooper as a horse holder when dismounted. Still, there might be something to say for it. They were used in Rhodesia a few years ago and for a time just after WWII, they were used by the army in the Constabulary in Europe. But a horse still makes a big target.

February 23, 2007, 10:54 AM	#10
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	Supposedly during WWI, more fodder or animal feed was shipped from Britain to France than ammuntion, by weight. So they do require fuel, in a manner of speaking. Even if used as dragoons, you loose a trooper as a horse holder when dismounted. Still, there might be something to say for it. They were used in Rhodesia a few years ago and for a time just after WWII, they were used by the army in the Constabulary in Europe. But a horse still makes a big target. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.