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Why were drums used in the American Civil War?
Drums were used in the American Civil war, to show that the war had begun.
When were flags invented?
Battle flags have been used for many thousands of years. Banners (flags) are recorded in the Bible as early as 2000 BC.
Why were flags invented?
The first flags were made to help coordinate military maneuvers on battlefields. They are still used for many signaling operations. National flags are designed to boost pride and patriotism.
What were the first weapons used in the American Civil War?
As reported by the chronicles, the first weapon fired in the American Civil War was a 10 inch heavy mortar placed at Fort Johnson that fired on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861 at 4:20AM.
What is the history of a civil war token with a drum two cannons and flags with union 61 or 62 on one cannon and 76 on the other cannon and a shield with the word union on the othe side?
The civil war token you describe is a type of patriotic token produced during the American Civil War, often used as a form of currency in the absence of coins. Tokens featuring symbols like drums, cannons, and flags were designed to bolster morale and express support for the Union cause. The numbers "61" and "62" likely reference the years of significant battles or events during the war, while the shield bearing the word "Union" emphasizes allegiance to the Union. These tokens were typically made from copper or brass and were often circulated among soldiers and civilians alike as a means of fostering solidarity and hope.
How did the leaders of the civil war communicate?
Telegraph, signal flags, courriers, drums, and cannon shots were used.
What corp used nonsteerable balloons in American Civil War?
U.S. Army Signal Corps
What do you call a group of flags?
A group of signal flags hoisted together - can be called a signal hoist, or simply a hoist. Bunting is also a group of flags - usually a long stream of small flags used as part of decorations during a celebration.
Which sports use flags?
American football and Nascar are two sports in which flags are used.
Do all the American flags look the same?
no. some flags look completely different. but, all flags are used with the same colors - red white and blue.
Why were drums used in the American Civil War?
Drums were used in the American Civil war, to show that the war had begun.
What do signal flags r y mean when flown together?
Signal flags r y flown together typically mean "Have diver down; keep well clear at slow speed." This signal is commonly used to alert nearby vessels of underwater diving operations in the area and to remind them to proceed with caution.
What are flags for?
Well I think they are there too represent our countries but also they were used when entering into conflict i.e. wars etc.... to know what people each other was fighting against.Flags can also be used for sending messages such as the Maritime signal flags. An old fashioned signalling system called semaphore used the position of two flags to represent the letters of the alphabet.
What is Morse coding and wig wagging?
Morse is the telegraphic code ( for example SOS ...---... ) Wig-Wag is a hand signalling procedure that is adapted for use with Morse Code, but the method is different. Wig Wag ( here using on-and-off lateral lights) is used on Grade Crossing signals on the Railroad- lateral apparent motion. as regards Morse, wig-wag is used with signal flags-one at a time, as distinguished from semaphore with a minimum of two flags. Signal Flags used by the Army are red and white- as is the Polish Flag.
When where and how was the medicine used in the American Civil War?
not sure...
What are the flags of the countries the Romans invaded?
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What was the lightest weapon used in the American Civil War?
pistol
