War Horses Comprehension Worksheet
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War Horses Comprehension Worksheet
The horses behind the Australian Light Horse
During the First World War, horses were vital to armies. Trucks and cars could not travel everywhere, especially across rough ground or desert. Horses carried soldiers, food, water, medical supplies and equipment. They also pulled heavy guns and wagons. Many Australian horses were strong, hardy Walers, a type of horse bred in Australia. Australian Light Horsemen rode them in the Middle East, where the animals had to cope with heat, dust and long journeys. A horse needed regular water and food, but these could be difficult to find. Men sometimes rode ahead to search for water or led their horses to it when they could. War brought dangers beyond thirst and tiredness. Horses could be injured by shellfire, become ill, or be worn down by exhausting work. Mud, flies and poor conditions could also make life difficult. Caring for the animals was an important job: soldiers groomed them, checked for injuries and tried to keep them fed and watered. Horses helped armies move when engines could not. Yet they could not be taken home easily when the war ended. Many Australian horses remained overseas. Some were sold or given to local people, while others were put down if they were too sick or weak to travel. Their stories remind us that animals, as well as people, experienced the cost of war.
Comprehension questions
Answer each question. Use evidence from the passage where it helps.
- Australian horses helped armies, but war was difficult for them.
- Horses were used only for carrying soldiers.
- The Australian Light Horse travelled mainly by truck.
- All horses returned to Australia after the war.
- Heat and dust
- Snow and ice
- Deep forests and floods
- Crowded streets and noise
- Cleaned and cared for
- Trained to pull a gun
- Moved to another country
- Fed only grain
- They remained overseas; some were sold or given to local people.
- They were all shipped back to Australia.
- They were all released into the desert.
- They joined the Australian police force.
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