From the Commander-in-Chief 



of the British Forces in France 



Tho power of an ai-my as a 

 striking weapon depends on its mobility. 

 Mobility is largely dependent on tho 

 suitability and fitness of animals for 

 arm J work. 



I hope that this account of cur 

 army horsea and mules v;ill bring hone to 

 the peoples of the British Empire and 

 the United States the v;isdon of breeding 

 animals for the two military virtues of 

 hardiness and activity , and T would add 

 that the best animals for army purposes 

 are also the most valuable for agriculture, 

 commerce and sport. 





