One of the most economically powerful European Union member, and a powerful NATO member, Germany still uses mules in mountain warfare because they’re still the most efficient way to transport weapons and supplies to Gebirgsjäger.  So much for hi-technology.

World War Two

It’s not just the Germans, U.S. MARINES TRAIN RESUPPLY TECHNIQUES WITH PACK ANIMALS

U.S. Army Special Forces and Pack Animals – Info and Pubs

HI-TECH FAIL: CLIMATE CHANGE BIGGEST THREAT TO BILLION DOLLAR WEAPON SYSTEMS!