Donkeys

=DONKEYS in WAR=

How Donkeys were used in war
Donkeys were mainly used for transport. In World War 1 (1914-1918) soldiers rode them sometimes in very muddy places like the Western Front. Have a look at page 40 of M is for Mates to see a soldier riding a donkey and also some donkeys carrying equipment, In World War 2 donkeys were also used in rough, rocky places in the Middle East and Greece. Have a look at page 40 of //M is for Mates// to see donkeys carrying ammunition in 1942.

Famous donkeys
The most famous donkey used in war is Simpson's donkey.

Sources used for this page //M is for Mates//, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 2009, pages 40-41 (T is for Transport)