Charge (bugle call) explained

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Charge (US Navy, 1940)^[1]

"Charge" is a bugle call that signals the command to execute a cavalry or infantry charge. It is especially associated with the United States Cavalry as a result of its frequent use in Western films.^[2] A simple unmistakable call, it was even recognizable by experienced horses.

See also

• "Charge" (fanfare)

References

Sources

• Rabbai, George. Infantry Bugle Calls of the American Civil War. Pacific, MO: Melbay Publications, 1998.

Notes and References

1. Book: Charge (Man overboard) . Instructions For Use In Preparation For The Rating Of Bugler, U.S. Navy: A Manual For Buglers . . 1940 . 33. 2019-06-08.
2. Web site: The History and Influence of Bugle Calls on Music and Culture.