shinglma Posted 22 February , 2005 Share Posted 22 February , 2005 Again from the war diary for the 8/KRRC. The battalion is the Arras sector and receives order to pack up and move - the question is what is the phrase used below in connection to the horses and mules? thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J T Gray Posted 22 February , 2005 Share Posted 22 February , 2005 Muffled? Frankly it looks like muffed to me, but muffled would make more sense IF they were moving on a metalled road close to the front - hooves make quite a noise, and I've no doubt a sharp eared German forward observer (or whatever they were called) would take it as a sign of relief and bring down a few whizzbangs. Further opinions from the more knowledgeable should be sought! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 22 February , 2005 Share Posted 22 February , 2005 I`d go with muffled, though it reads like muffed! It`s just possible they actually said muffed at that time for muffled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 22 February , 2005 Share Posted 22 February , 2005 Muffled is the word. Is was common practice to muffle the hooves of horses and mules, normally with hessian, for night movement , within range of the enemy. Terry Reeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinglma Posted 22 February , 2005 Author Share Posted 22 February , 2005 Thanks to all - muffled it is... All the best Mike S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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