Horses in Logistical Support
Traditionally, the horse has been used as a pack animal, essential in providing logistical support for military forces.
Any distinction between war horses and packhorses can be fungible. For example, in Japan, an equestrian statue honors a Sengoku period military figure, Maeda Toshiie; and his great war horse carries a heavy burden.
Read more about this topic: Horses In East Asian Warfare
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