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Jul 9, 2014 · The Trojan horse is a classic tale set during the Trojan war. In the story the Greeks build a large wooden horse and hide inside it, the Trojans accept the horse as a victory trophy and pull it into the city. When night falls the Greeks climbs out of the horse and open the gates of the city.
Oct 27, 2014 · Taking the tale of the Trojan horse to a whole new level. Viking leader Hastein employed a sneaky technique while attempting to sack Rome in 860. He climbed into a coffin and pretended to be a dead Norseman. He was carried by his raiders past the city walls through the main gate with no problem.
Feb 20, 2014 · Gun horses were bigger and pulled heavier loads so required at least 30lb of daily fodder. They could spend up to five hours eating a day. Over 1,300 officers served as veterinary surgeons across all theatres of war. There were also more than 27,000 men serving in the Army Veterinary Corps, who supported the medical treatment of horses.
Dec 2, 2015 · Horses against tanks! The cavalryman’s long lance against the tank’s long canon! Brave and valiant and foolhardy though they were, the Poles were simply overwhelmed by the German onslaught. William L Shirer, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (1960) Few images are as evocative of Poland’s martial pride than charging ranks of cavalry.
Apr 22, 2014 · Though synonymous with the clock tower, ‘Big Ben’ is the nickname of the 13-ton bell at the heart of the building. Big Ben was cast by Warners of Norton near Stockton-on-Tees in August 1856 and taken to London by rail and sea, and crossed Westminster Bridge on a carriage pulled by 16 white horses.
Aug 20, 2015 · The truth behind the Trojan War – The story of the infamous horse has been known for centuries, explore how much is fact or fiction. And much more! You can buy your copy now in all good newsagents, or you can also buy online right now!
Apr 16, 2014 · Pony Express was the idea of a group of businessmen, including Alexander Majors who acquired the 400 horses that were required to run it. The route began in St Joseph, Missouri and ended in Sacramento, California nearly 2,000 miles away. Along the way it took in Fort Bridger, Salt Lake City, Carson City and the Sierra Nevada hills.
May 9, 2014 · Horsecars combined the two, allowing for large traditional carriages to be attached to one or two horses and drawn along a tramway. Akin to the pre-existing stage-coaches of the day, which ran lengthy routes between towns and cities, horsecars instead ran shorter routes within cities and suburbs, picking up and dropping off on a more regular basis.
Aug 15, 2017 · 235th Brigade (47th Divisional Artillery) water their horses near Flesquieres, 24 November 1917. Courtesy of the Imperial War Museum The German offensive. While skirmishes wore both sides down, the time had come for the major German counter-offensive after reinforcements had been arriving since the second day of the attack.
Aug 16, 2017 · Despite the British Empire's contempt for Hindus, the Rajputs earned their place in the "Martial Races" of India through victory and valour
