The German invasion of the Soviet Union was heavily dependent on horse transport
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Historical evidence consistently demonstrates that despite its mechanized armored spearheads, the German invasion of the Soviet Union relied extensively on millions of horses for infantry movement, artillery, and logistical supply.
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Wikipedia: Horses in World War II
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history.stackexchange.com: How dependent were the Germans on horse transport in ...
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Explains that Germans had fewer trucks and relied on horses for logistics and infantry.
en.wikipedia.org: Horses in World War II
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Confirms horse-drawn transportation was most important for Germany and details heavy horse losses on the Eastern Front.