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Horse chestnuts in World War 1 were used for production of acetone for firing shells by the British army. This happened due to a shortage of maize and potatoes, the original ingredients.
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What were used in World War 2 but NOT in World War 1?
Bombs were invented during WWI, But they were not used until WWII.
What war was dynamite used in?
Dynamite was used in World War 1, but stopped using it during World War 2
The was used as a bomber during World War 1?
Dirigible
How many rifles were used in World War 2?
Over 100 million rifles were used during World War 2.
What airships were used during the blitz of World War 2?
Zepplin
Can horse chestnuts be used on horses and what are the uses of it?
no, chestnuts are not of use to horses. People believe way back when, horses had fingers and toes.
What role can a horses' Chestnuts play in identification?
A horses chestnuts are just like a human fingerprint, no two are exactly alike. The chestnuts could be used in much the same way as a human fingerprint for identifying a horse if a 'chestnut database' were set up.
What breed of horse was used by the Canadian Mounties or armys of1880s?
There was no single breed but more a 'type' of horse. Bays and chestnuts were the norm. Many of the horses were Thoroughbred crosses.
Whats the big drie skin thing on there leg?
These are called chestnuts. it is called the chestnut and every horse has them. they are located on the inside of every leg on a horse. they used to be called "night eyes" from an old China tale that said the reason horses can see well in the dark, is because they have "night eyes" or the chestnuts.
Why do horses have chestnuts?
Horses don´t have chestnuts, it is a couler. horses do have chestnuts on the inside of their legs, it is the traces of an old toe from prehistoric times when horses were more like dogs. it is said that the chestnut fuses the horses legs together inside the womb and it breaks during birth, im not sure if that is correct though. These grow sometimes, and have to be cut down a little bit. If not, they will interfere with the horse's movement. They are parts of old bone from there prehistoric times they used to be toes
How are horse twitches used today?
Yes horse twitches are still used today. They are typically used to restrain a horse for breeding or during certain medical treatments when the horse cannot be medicated or is fighting back.
Difference between chestnut and water chestnut?
Yes there is, a horse chestnut is somethin on the inside of their legs that when they where inside their mothers stomach they where connected, then when they where born the chestnut spit apart so they could walk. And a chestnut nut is something you eat.
What does a buckeye come from?
The buckeye is also called a horse chestnut, red chestnut, or white chestnut. It is the state tree of Ohio and people from that state are called Buckeyes. Native Americans used chestnuts to stun fish because the seeds are poisonous.
Why was the Trojan Horse useful?
The Trojan Horse was a very successful distraction to allow the Greeks to infiltrate the town of Troy. The Trojan Horse was used during the Trojan war.
What do you use to scrub the horse?
Assuming you mean scrubbing the horse during a bath, A curry comb, nubby wash cloth, or a sponge can all be used to scrub a horse.
Where can one post an ad for used horse trailers for sale?
The best places to post ads for used horse trailers that one wants to sell are the websites called TrackTrader, Horse Trailer World and Horse Trailer Trader.
What was the French currency used during World War 2?
The French used the franc during World War II.
