As Canadians we are preparing for the country’s annual Remembrance Day to honor the men and women who have risked or lost their lives in times of war.
In our classes (all of the grade 3 classes) we are preparing and learning a great deal about the sacrifices of animals in time of war as well.
The number of animals who have been used in war is actually quite alarming. In World War 1 alone, eight million horses were killed and another 2.5 million were injured transporting soldiers, arms and supplies into battle. Dogs have also played a significant role in wartime, rescuing soldiers and civilians, delivering messages, acting as watchdogs and detecting dangerous gases, explosives and landmines and even parachuted behind enemy lines.
The number of animals who have been used in war is actually quite alarming. In World War 1 alone, eight million horses were killed and another 2.5 million were injured transporting soldiers, arms and supplies into battle. Dogs have also played a significant role in wartime, rescuing soldiers and civilians, delivering messages, acting as watchdogs and detecting dangerous gases, explosives and landmines and even parachuted behind enemy lines.
Watch the following video to remember what we learned in class today:
Miss Lopez
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