Horses and Mules of the Canadian Artillery and Ammunition Columns during the First World War

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dc.contributor.advisorBrennan, Patrick
dc.contributor.authorLemna, Samantha
dc.contributor.committeememberColpitts, George
dc.contributor.committeememberCoates, Donna
dc.contributor.committeememberBrennan, Patrick
dc.date.accessioned2016-05-20T14:50:14Z
dc.date.available2016-05-20T14:50:14Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.date.submitted2016en
dc.description.abstractThis thesis develops a narrative for the horses and mules of the Canadian artillery units and ammunition columns, while consequently expanding that of the soldiers serving alongside them. Carrying out mounted, draught, and pack work, these animals played an invaluable role in military operations and greatly impacted daily life. Immense effort was made to preserve the wellbeing of the horses and mules, although casualties were considered inevitable. The evolution of the acquisition, training, and transport practices of these animals and men is examined. This is followed by a general analysis of the labour performed and the working conditions, with specific battles given as case studies. The daily care that went into the horses and mules and the relationship between man and animal is also addressed. Finally, the negligible impact of mechanization is discussed.en_US
dc.identifier.citationLemna, S. (2016). Horses and Mules of the Canadian Artillery and Ammunition Columns during the First World War (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26380en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/26380
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11023/3033
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectHistory
dc.subjectHistory--Modern
dc.subjectHistory--Canadian
dc.subjectHistory--Military
dc.subjectMilitary Studies
dc.subject.classificationFirst World Waren_US
dc.subject.classificationCanadaen_US
dc.subject.classificationhorsesen_US
dc.subject.classificationWWIen_US
dc.subject.classificationequestrianen_US
dc.titleHorses and Mules of the Canadian Artillery and Ammunition Columns during the First World War
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineHistory
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (MA)
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