Mules are being used to carry supplies into western North Carolina

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5. WW1

Mules were a vital part of the Allied war effort in World War I, serving in a variety of roles to transport men, equipment, and supplies:
Carrying heavy loads: Mules were strong and sure-footed, able to carry heavy loads over long distances. They were used to transport ammunition and supplies across difficult terrain, including the rough desert of Sinai and Palestine.
Moving tanks: Mules were used to move fuel and ammunition for tanks, a new weapon in the war.
Feeding troops: Mules delivered supplies, including hot meals, to troops in the trenches.
Maneuvering in difficult terrain: Mules were able to maneuver easily on the war-torn landscape of the Western Front.
Withstanding harsh conditions: Mules were hardy and could endure the rigors of the campaign. They could even subsist on vegetation when grain and hay was not available.
Recovering quickly: Mules could recover from intense exertions quickly.
The Midwest became the supply hub for horses and mules, with Lathrop, Missouri serving as the center for British purchases.
More than 8 million horses, mules, and donkeys died in the war. Only about 60,000 horses survived the war, and a fraction of those made it back