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“The Silent Battalions” explores one of the most overlooked forces of World War I — the animals who served, suffered, and shaped the course of the Great War.
This balanced, documentary-style essay reveals how horses, mules, dogs, pigeons, camels, oxen, elephants, reindeer, and many others became essential to communication, logistics, medicine, and survival across every front.

From hauling artillery through mud to carrying life-saving messages under fire, from comforting soldiers in the trenches to working in conditions no machine could endure, animals were the hidden backbone of the war effort. Yet they also paid a silent and devastating price.

This video examines:

How animals powered the war before engines could

Their emotional and logistical impact on soldiers

Their suffering from hunger, disease, cold, and gas

The end of wartime animal labor and their lasting memorials

If you want a deeper understanding of World War I beyond battles and generals — through loyalty, endurance, and the intersection of humanity and nature — this story offers a powerful new perspective.

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