Breaking in Horses for Artillery

Series

Series Name
Topical Budget

Issue

Issue No.
252-2
Date Released
24 Jun 1916
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 5
Summary
[SUBTITLE]: "Horses whilst pulling a heavy army wagon accustomed to the sound of rapid rifle fire as part of their training." Team of horses pulling cart down street. Men lying down fire rifles. Horses pass by again and again. Horses being fed.
Keywords
Animals; Military
Length of story (in feet)
63

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Film Archive

Name
British Film Institute (BFI)
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Address
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Notes
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How to cite this record

'Breaking in Horses for Artillery', Topical Budget Issue No. 252-2, 24 Jun 1916. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/125686 (Accessed 15 Apr 2026)