From the Commander-in-Chief 



of the British Forces in France 



The power of an anny as a 

 striking weapon depends on its mobility. 

 Mobility is largely dependent on the 

 suitability and fitness of animals for 

 army work. 



1 hope that this account of our 

 army horsea and mules v/ill bring home to 

 the peoples of the British Empire and 

 the United States the wisdom of breeding 

 animals for the two military virtues of"^ 

 hardinecB ajid activity , and I would add 

 that the best animals for army purposes 

 are also the most valuable for agriculture, 

 commerce and sport. 



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