Why Did Armies Carry Flags in Battle?
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~~Video Description~~
In an era when armies had evolved to using firearms, many soldiers would stand in their formations not carrying weapons at all! In this case, why would you ever want to bring a flag to a gun fight? And what made “the colours” such an important part of 18th and 19th century warfare? Finally, what purpose do these devices serve even today?
~~Sources & Further Reading On This Topic~~
A good article from the National Army Museum:
https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/save-colours
“Laying Up the Colours” in Salisbury:
https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/23374082.regimental-colours-lowered-salisbury-cathedral-175-years/
The Referenced Books:
https://amzn.to/48ySyCR
https://amzn.to/3TxXCD9
Some more reading:
https://stories.durham.ac.uk/understanding-colours/
https://stories.durham.ac.uk/life-of-colours/
https://www.theroyalscots.co.uk/colours-of-the-3rd-battalion-the-royal-scots-the-waterloo-colours/
The videos I used in this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuPz6Ww9XVs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4U_eA8G2VY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIn-fvoCCCU
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbGwg11hQxtkmMCCWJ9Wd77YnOtl0BBkN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PSrjMfZXLQ&list=PLbGwg11hQxtm0tqAFCBPzLR2A7P9mCG3i&index=7&t=1s
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~~Timestamps~~
Intro 00:00
Sponsorship 01:15
What Are "The Colours"? 03:10
Their Practical Purpose 05:53
Defending the Colours 11:10
When Were They Used? 19:14
The Morale Factor 22:11