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Elephants were used in ancient armies. They were used to disrupt enemy ranks through fear, loss of morale or breaking the enemy lines. Elephants often made cavalry horses of the enemy panic as well.
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∙ 11y agoIn ancient times, elephants were used to ...
>>> tote and/or pull heavy loads rather like giant tractors
>>> carry passengers
>>> in warfare, they were the equivalent of modern tanks. They had built in armor (their thick hides,) and they could go through or over most anything. Also, they scared the socks of the enemy.
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strapping wood to elephants
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See the link below for the facinating story of Elephants working hard during World War 2.ummm i honestly believe that eleplants were used in Africa not in Europe during WWII.
