In German East Africa (Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania) during World War I, soldiers painted this pony
In German East Africa (Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania) during World War I, soldiers painted this pony to resemble one of the local zebras so it could be tethered in the open without being shot. The Imperial War Museum adds, “Two white ponies behind anxiously await their makeovers.” -- source link
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