Esta YEGUA COREANA fue una HEROÍNA de GUERRA 🐎🏅 (La Sargento Reckless)

War heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but few come with a saddle. Today, in this animal expert video about famous animals from history, we want to introduce you to the story of Sergeant Regals, the decorated war horse. The Korean War was a devastating conflict between north and South Korea that involved other nations. As allies, the United States supported the South Korean forces. In addition to soldiers, engineers and administrators, military working animals such as dogs, pigeons and horses were used. Most of the animals were transported from the United States. One notable exception was Sergeant Regals, a chestnut Mongolian mare purchased from a stable in Seoul. Reggles was originally intended to be a racehorse, but that changed after her owner's sister stepped on a landmine and needed money for a prosthetic leg. The $250 used to purchase the animal gave the young girl her new leg and got the horse into the United States Marines. Originally named Flame, the horse was purchased by Lieutenant Peterson for the 5th Marine Regiment's recoilless Rifle Platoon. Her duties were to carry these rifles and their ammunition to the battlefield. Despite being relatively small for artillery cannons, the the recoilless rifle weighed over 100 pounds. It was these rifles that led to Regla's new name, as the Marines who used them were known for their fearless attitude in combat. Peterson and other Marines assisted with her care and maintenance, but it was with her primary trainer, Sergeant Latam, that she developed the closest bond. She responded extremely well to his training and even slept near his stove on cold nights. Although she had been given grass near the Marine camp, Reglus walked around the camp like any other soldier. She drank Coca Cola and beer with the men and was known to eat anything. This included her blankets and $30 worth of poker chips from Adam, no small sum at the time. Learn about another military animal who rose to the rank of sergeant in the video attached to the card. While Reglas became a beloved comrade of the 5th Marines, she wasn't bought to boost morale. After training, Reglis was put to work, and it's her bravery in battle that makes her so fondly remembered today. Her most valuable work came during the Battle of Outpost Vegas, a three day battle that became one of the bloodiest of the war and resulted in thousands of casualties. The battle was an uphill struggle for the Marines, and Reglas not only carried ammunition, but also wounded soldiers. She herself did not emerge from the battle unscathed, sustaining shrapnel wounds to her face and flank. For her bravery and accomplishments, Reglas was promoted from private to corporal. Invaluable to the Marines both in battle and beyond, Colonel Reglas was honored with a formal ceremony during which she was promoted to sergeant and given a 19 gun salute. She was sent to her new home in the United States in 1954 after the war ended, thanks to a concerted effort by her fellow Marines to bring her back to them. She spent time with Petersen's family before spending the rest of her life at camp Pendelton. Between 1954 and her retirement, she made many public appearances and was honored with several medals, including two Purple Hearts for her wounds during the Battle of Vegas Hill. She ended her military career with the rank of Staff Sergeant and has been honored with a book telling her story, as well as several memorials, including a notable statue at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. If you'd like to learn more about other famous animals and their captivating stories, be sure to check out the playlist we've provided for you. This video was requested by a teacher who wanted to share the story of Sergeant Reglas with her class. If you would like us to tell the story of a specific animal, feel free to leave a comment. Until next time, experts.