When the US Military Tried to Control the West With Camels

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🗓️ 8 July 2025

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When you think of camels, you probably don’t associate them with the military. But, you might be surprised to learn that up until the end of the Civil War, camels actually played a key role in military strategy. Travel to Thailand with me ⁠here⁠ Check out our sister podcast the ⁠Mystery of Everything⁠ Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge ⁠COFFEE⁠ Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on ⁠Patreon⁠. Find us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Join us on ⁠Discord⁠. Submit your relatives on our ⁠website⁠ Podcast ⁠Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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