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Pack Horses Carrying Ammunition at the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Soldiers Lead Pack Horses With Ammunition for the Canadian Field Artillery

From Susan Munroe, About.com

Canadian Field Artillery personnel brought live shells to the front lines at the Battle of Vimy Ridge using pack horses. A saddlebag could carry eight shells.
Pack Horses Carrying Ammunition at Vimy Ridge

Pack Horses Taking Ammunition to Guns of the 20th Battery at the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Canada. Dept. of National Defence/Library and Archives Canada / PA-001229
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