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In 218 B.C., Hannibal Barca, the great Carthaginian general, had the right idea when he decided to conscript elephants into his army and cross the Alps to wage war against the Roman Empire.
The gigantic beasts served him well, transporting combat gear through formidable terrain and striking terror into the hearts of his enemies.
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When Canada entered the Boer War its first foreign conflict animals were a big part of our expeditionary force.
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Alberta
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Afghanistan
Hong-kong
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New-brunswick
South-africa
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In 218 B.C., Hannibal Barca, the great Carthaginian general, had the right idea when he decided to conscript elephants into his army and cross the Alps to wage war against the Roman Empire.
The gigantic beasts served him well, transporting combat gear through formidable terrain and striking terror into the hearts of his enemies.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser, or TAYLOR: Animals that served during wars have long, storied history Back to video
When Canada entered the Boer War its first foreign conflict animals were a big part of our expeditionary force.
Strathcona
Alberta
Canada
Germany
Afghanistan
Hong-kong
United-kingdom
Dieppe
New-brunswick
South-africa
Hyde-park
United-kingdom-general