CSPAN3 American History TV January 17, 2015
In actual battle. The guiding flags with the swallowtail design were used by two groups in particular, the artillery and the cavalry, the horse back in the big guns. The regimental flags were carried by a regimental [indiscernible] this individual was chosen to carry this flag is an honor. The color bearer would stand at the front of the regiment so that everyone equally to the left and right could see him or you would carry that flag into the battle straight at the enemy. Not only was that flag a source of pride for these troops, but it communicated on the battlefield. Amid the smoke and nois...