The Moscow mules have allowed Russian forces to sneak by Ukraine’s high-tech defenses and dodge drones that have become ...

Throughout history, horses have played an irreplaceable role in warfare, serving as transport, cavalry, and logistical support. World War I (1914–1918) saw an unprecedented reliance on equine ...

The high-tech war in Ukraine has led to a low-tech twist. To combat drones, the Russian military is deploying a centuries-old ...

Minister, chaplain, and author Dr. Billy Holland writes about Staff Sgt. Reckless, a horse who became a Korean War hero.

I was losing the battle to keep him above water alone,” the animal’s owner said of the rescue in upstate New York.

In an unexpected turn of military strategy, Russian troops are increasingly using horses and donkeys to carry out operations ...

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