Post; 3 Cheers and a Broadside

Duty Honor Country · July 24th, 2005

I have been doing some reading in the book The Spirit of Seventy-Six. The book is a collection of letters and diary entries from those who fought on both sides of the American Revolution.

In reading the section on naval engagements, I noticed an interesting fact practiced by both sides. When an enemy ship attacked, the other ship would respond in 3 cheers from the crew and a broadside. After that, the battle would go until victory is rewarded.

I have no idea where 3 cheers and a broadside tradition came from. Any naval gurus feel like filling me in on this?

SGT Doody

July 24th, 2005
Duty Honor Country Milforum Moderator	Post; 3 Cheers and a Broadside I have been doing some reading in the book The Spirit of Seventy-Six. The book is a collection of letters and diary entries from those who fought on both sides of the American Revolution. In reading the section on naval engagements, I noticed an interesting fact practiced by both sides. When an enemy ship attacked, the other ship would respond in 3 cheers from the crew and a broadside. After that, the battle would go until victory is rewarded. I have no idea where 3 cheers and a broadside tradition came from. Any naval gurus feel like filling me in on this? SGT Doody __________________ "The best form of taking care of troops is first-class training, for this saves unnecessary casualties." Erwin Rommel