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Cavalry Charge

posted 8 years ago by moonpuppy_ver1-1
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What was the Bugler blowing and why was he not blowing "Charge", I think what they were blowing was "To Arms".
Why not the classic "CHARGE!"?

[–] turtletommy 8 years ago

I believe the cavalry bugler was blowing "Disperse"http://www.secondcavalry.org/2US_9VA/Bugle%20Calls/Disperse.wav

It's the call made for troopers to disperse and form into a skirmish line. More calls here: http://www.secondcavalry.org/bugle_calls.htm

[–] moonpuppy_ver1-1 8 years ago

Thank you, I missed this post when you made it.

[–] dannieboy20906 8 years ago

I think that John Ford wanted the viewer to hear the bugle call and recognize that the cavalry - just in case you did not already catch your own spelling error, cavalry is mounted soldiers, calvary is the place where Christ was crucified, and calvery is not a recognized word in English - was coming. However, he wanted to avoid the overly obvious notes of the "charge."

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[–] moonpuppy_ver1-1 8 years ago

Thanks for spending more time on correcting my spelling than answering the question.

[–] dannieboy20906 8 years ago

You're welcome. If your friends won't tell you about your mistakes, who will?

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