Combining rare and archival footage with interviews, this documentary tells the epic story of the million British horses who served in the First World War., Following on from Steven Spielberg’s 2011 film, this war documentary tells the true tale of the million British horses that served in WWI – a quarter of which were killed in action., The extraordinary and deeply moving story of the million British horses that served in World War I. The true story is even more epic than the new Spielberg feature film. It is told using rarely seen archive footage and rare archive testimony from First World War veterans who worked with horses, and sequences with experts such as former RSPCA Chief Vet Mark Evans, historian Richard van Emden and British Army expert Dr David Kenyon, combined with the latest historical research. The story begins with the mass call-up of horses from every farm and country estate in the land. Racing commentator Brough Scott tells the tale of his aristocratic grandfather General Jack Seely and his beloved horse Warrior, who would become the most famous horse of the war, renowned for his amazing courage, and becoming a mascot to the troops. The British Army hoped its illustrious cavalry regiments would win a swift victory, but it would be years before they enjoyed their moment of glory. Instead, in a new era of mechanised trench warfare, the heavy horses transporting guns, ammunition and food to the front line troops were most important. a quarter of a million of these horses died from shrapnel wounds and disease. But the deep bond that developed between man and horse helped both survive the hell of the Somme and Passchendaele. Behind the lines an army of vets worked miracles to treat injured horses and keep them going. The finest hour of the cavalry came in spring 1918 when – led by the warhorse Warrior – they checked the German advance before going on to help win the war. But there was further heartache when the war came to an end. Eighty five thousand of the oldest horses were sold for meat to feed POWs and the half-starved local population. Half a million horses were sold to French farmers to help rebuild the countryside. Only 60,000 made it back to Britain., The extraordinary story of the million British horses that served in World War I is told using archive footage and testimony from First World War veterans who worked with the horses. The story begins with the mass call-up of horses from every farm and country estate in the land. Racing commentator Brough Scott tells the tale of his aristocratic grandfather, General Jack Seely, and his beloved horse Warrior, who, due to his amazing courage, would become a mascot to the troops. The deep bond between man and horse helped both survive the hell of the Somme and Passchendaele. Behind the lines, an army of vets worked miracles to treat injured horses and keep them going. The finest hour of the cavalry came in spring 1918 when – led by the warhorse Warrior – they checked the German advance. But when the war came to an end, 85,000 of the oldest horses were sold for meat to feed POWs and the half-starved local population, and a further 500,000 were sold to French farmers to help rebuild the countryside. Only 60,000 made it back to Britain. Among them were the six black horses that later pulled the body of the Unknown Warrior to its last resting place in Westminster Abbey. But the most famous war horse of all to return in glory was Warrior. His story, like the million other British horses who served, should never be forgotten., This documentary chronicles the story of the legendary horse Warrior, who served in World War I alongside the million British horses that helped serve their country. Supplemented by archival materials, testimony, and historical research, the program explains the integral role horses played in the military effort, such as hauling ammunition, weapons, and food to the frontline troops., Documentary recounting the extraordinary and deeply moving true story of the million British horses who served in World War I., The epic story of the million British horses who served in the First World War.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “War Horse: The Real Story ” ?
A: The main cast includes Steve Humphries.
Q: When Did the “War Horse: The Real Story” Released?
A: The Tvvideo “War Horse: The Real Story” originally aired on 2012-03-04 and released in the year of 2012.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “War Horse: The Real Story” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “War Horse: The Real Story” ?
A: “War Horse: The Real Story” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
