THE MILITARY USE OF ANIMALS IN SOUTH AFRICA (1400-1881)

dc.creator	McGill Alexander
dc.date	2012-02-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T20:08:34Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T20:08:34Z
dc.identifier	10.5787/7-4-803
dc.identifier	2224-0020
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/b1601eb7359c4bf799cfe56dcb3192b9
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/8313
dc.identifier.uri	https://doaj.org/article/b1601eb7359c4bf799cfe56dcb3192b9
dc.description	The extent to which military operations depended on animals prior to the gradual mechanisation of armed forces which has taken place this century, is seldom fully appreciated by the soldier in a modern army. In South Africa, with its relatively short history profusely studded with belligerent actions ranging from internecine tribal squabbles through riots, rebellions, civil wars, invasions and conquests to international conflicts, animals have played a significant role in the conduct of military affairs. The varied topography and climate of the sub-continent has enabled animals to be utilized under many conditions which have taxed their capabilities in various fields to the utmost. <br /><br />It is the aim of this paper to examine the part played by animals in South African military annals, primarily in their combat and support roles, with brief reference to their ceremonial role. An effort will be made to assess their usefulness in each role at the time, and compare this to the modern application of animals in the South African Defence Force.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Military Science (Military Academy)
dc.relation	http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/803
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2224-0020
dc.source	Scientia Militaria : South African Journal of Military Studies, Vol 7, Iss 4 (2012)
dc.subject	Combat animals
dc.subject	Responses of the non white races to horses
dc.subject	The horses of the Trekkers and Boers
dc.subject	British mounted soldiers
dc.subject	Military Science
dc.subject	U
dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
dc.subject	U
dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
dc.subject	U
dc.subject	Military Science
dc.subject	U
dc.subject	Military Science
dc.subject	U
dc.title	THE MILITARY USE OF ANIMALS IN SOUTH AFRICA (1400-1881)
dc.type	Article