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World War One: The circus animals that helped Britain
BBC News ^ | 11th November 2013 | Nick Tarver

Posted on 11/11/2013 2:31:26 AM PST by the scotsman

'As war raged during World War One, the military purchased most of England's horses and sent them to the Western Front. Many farmers and traders had to find alternative beasts of burden, but none more exotic than elephants.'

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1 posted on 11/11/2013 2:31:26 AM PST by the scotsman
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To: the scotsman

With the right surrounding script and a decent budget, I think an exceptional and entertaining movie could be made from this story. War Horse goes Circus..


2 posted on 11/11/2013 2:36:35 AM PST by Gaffer
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To: Gaffer

I agree.


3 posted on 11/11/2013 2:52:40 AM PST by the scotsman (i)
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