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[-] PhlubbaDubba@lemm.ee -5 points 1 month ago

What exactly was ð wooden horsey ðere to train?

[-] Deceptichum@quokk.au 4 points 1 month ago

It was to give them a dummy thic gluteus maximus, which served to distract the enemy.

[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Familiarity with the rough shape of a horse, getting on, getting off, etc. Practice horses are still used today, even.

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