Revolutionary Moment
The Fife & Drum
9/8/2026 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The fife and drum had a purpose beyond boosting morale for the Continental Army.
The fife and drum had a purpose beyond boosting morale for the Continental Army.
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Revolutionary Moment is a local public television program presented by Delta Public Media
Revolutionary Moment
The Fife & Drum
9/8/2026 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The fife and drum had a purpose beyond boosting morale for the Continental Army.
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The fife and drum were crucial to communication and morale during the Revolutionary War.
They were the primary means of conveying orders and signals on the battlefield, as well as keeping soldiers in step.
The loud, penetrating sounds of the fife and drum could be heard over the din of battle, making them essential for coordinating troop movements and issuing commands.
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