Warrior the War Horse | Survival Against the Odds

NOV 11, 202521 MIN
Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

Warrior the War Horse | Survival Against the Odds

NOV 11, 202521 MIN

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<div>What happened to the animals who served in the First World War?  <br> <br> Uncover the extraordinary story of Warrior the war horse who survived the Western Front. General Jack Seely's horse, Warrior, was anything but ordinary. He carried his master through some of World War One's most brutal battles, including the Somme, Ypres and Passchendaele. Despite more than eight million horses, donkeys and mules losing their lives during the war, Warrior somehow survived. Join General Jack Seely's grandson and broadcaster, Brough Scott and historian, James Grasby, to retrace Warrior's incredible journey.<br> <br> <br>  <br>  [Ad] <em>Wild Tales</em> is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor.  <a href="http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/">www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts">https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts</a> <br> <br> <strong>Production</strong><br> <br> Host : James Grasby <br> Producer and sound designer: Nikki Ruck<br> <br> <strong>Contributors</strong><br> Brough Scott <br> <br> <strong> Discover more<br>  <br> To visit Mottistone <br> <br> </strong><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/mottistone-gardens-and-estate">Mottistone </a><br> <br> <strong>To find out more about Warrior <br> <br> </strong><a href="https://www.warriorwarhorse.com/isle-of-wight.asp">Warrior The War Horse</a><strong><br> <br> </strong>If you would like to follow in the footsteps of warrior check out the  <br>  <a href="https://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/dbimgs/warrior-trail-map.pdf">Warrior Trail</a><br>  <br>  <br> Follow us @wildtales Instagram account <br> If you’d like to get in touch with feedback or a story idea you can contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </div>