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Racing as National Defense Held True Across Nations
Nations kept horse racing as a defense asset during the great war. France alone halted public races but allowed export of bloodstock. Britain and the United States kept activity, aiding military needs. After Armistice, enthusiasm surged with crowds at Derby and Grand Steeple events, while governments sought to expand thoroughbred breeding for postwar defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Budapest
Vienna
Berlin
Nicholas
Prussia
Brusilov
Fungary
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Great Britain
Epsom Downs
Newmarket
France
Marne
Somme
Aisne
Bers
United States
John Sanford
Amsterdam
Avense Belmont
Joseph Ek
Widener
Thomas P. Thorne
Norman
Praice
Basta
Paris
Austrin- Hungary
England
Europe
War Office
Haig
British Empire
Lori Lonsdale
Graditz
Trekennen
Major Walker