Topic: What did it do fore you

BlackBear · October 16th, 2004

In many wars and in many battles Scottish pipers have led soldiers into battle,,,
Have you ever went to a battle with a piper in front of you

and if so what does it do for you how did it effect you emotionally.

did you feel pride in yourself and the power to take on the enemy did it boost your moral

Ex Piper
Scots guards

CavScout · October 17th, 2004

I have done some re-enactment battles with pipes playing and it didn't do much for me as I couldn't hear them well over the tromping of feet and the jingling of armor.

godofthunder9010 · October 17th, 2004

As long as we're talkin Scottish pipes (ie damn loud, you can hear them over almost anything), then I love them. I don't know that they make me feel superior, but for me its a feel good, happy experience. Then again, I'm weird. Tocatta and Fuge in D Minor (often used in Phantom of the Opera) is one of the most soothing and relaxing pieces of music I can think of. Most would say that particular piece of music is creepy ... but its not.

SFC · October 18th, 2004

Basically it does nothing for the soldiers, but it puts the fear of God to the enemy, i.e., the drums at the Alamo, bugles at Pork Chop Hill, etc., as it has psychological effects on the enemy.

SFC

taff · October 21st, 2004

MY FATHER SAID THAT AN ATTACK WAS PUT IN VERY EARLY ONE MORNING IN NORMANDY THE MIST WAS GOING ACROOS THE FIELDS AND HE SAID IT DID LIFT HIM AND THE GUYS WITH HIM,AND YES IT DID SCARE THE HELL OUT OF THE GERMANS,DIDNT STOP THEM FIGHTING BUT YOU CANT HAVE EVERY THING .......OH BUY THE WAY THEY KICKED THERE WELL EQUIPED NICE UNIFORMED ARSES REAL GOOD[/b]

taff · October 21st, 2004

IT DID A LOT FOR MY DAD AND HE WAS VERY MUCH ON THE SHARP END DID NOT KNOW THAT THE BAG PIPES WERE USED WITH THE US FORCES AND OBVIOSLEY IT HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED AS NOT BEING A MORALE LIFTER WITH THE US FORCES
TANGO20

taff · October 21st, 2004

SORRY ITS NOTTANGO 20 ITS TAFF

Claymore · January 24th, 2005

All I know is what my Grandfather used to tell me.
"I pity then man that hears the pipes and isna Scottish!"
He fought in one of the Highland regiments during WWII - I don't know if they ever had the pipers lead them in battle. But, he did tell me that my Great-Grandfather (Black Watch Regiment) did go into battle during WWI to the pipes. To be honest I don't know if this is actually true or not, but it sure sounds cool.

Marksman · January 24th, 2005

i think pipes boost moral and adrenalin,as u march in to battle,just as nowadays music does

AlexKall · January 24th, 2005

I would and I'm not even Scottish! Love bagpipe music

Anyone know any good marching bagpipes songs?

October 16th, 2004	Post 1
BlackBear Tirones	Post; What did it do fore you In many wars and in many battles Scottish pipers have led soldiers into battle,,, Have you ever went to a battle with a piper in front of you and if so what does it do for you how did it effect you emotionally. did you feel pride in yourself and the power to take on the enemy did it boost your moral Ex Piper Scots guards

October 17th, 2004	Post 2
CavScout Optio	I have done some re-enactment battles with pipes playing and it didn't do much for me as I couldn't hear them well over the tromping of feet and the jingling of armor. __________________ \"We have enough youth, how about a fountain of smart?\"

October 17th, 2004	Post 3
godofthunder9010 Tribunus Laticlavius Gear	As long as we're talkin Scottish pipes (ie damn loud, you can hear them over almost anything), then I love them. I don't know that they make me feel superior, but for me its a feel good, happy experience. Then again, I'm weird. Tocatta and Fuge in D Minor (often used in Phantom of the Opera) is one of the most soothing and relaxing pieces of music I can think of. Most would say that particular piece of music is creepy ... but its not. __________________ "It is well that war is so terrible, else we should grow too fond of it." - General Robert E. Lee Warning, critical pebkac error in the iD10t!! pebkac\wtflolurpwnzd\snafuroflmao.exe called iD10t, iD10t failed to respond!! System in danger!! "It takes a big man to admit when he's wrong. I am NOT a big man." -Chevy Chase

October 18th, 2004	Post 4
SFC Optio	Basically it does nothing for the soldiers, but it puts the fear of God to the enemy, i.e., the drums at the Alamo, bugles at Pork Chop Hill, etc., as it has psychological effects on the enemy. SFC __________________ Life Member: Disabled American Veterans (DAV) NRA, BASS, Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association http://www.pbase.com/sfce7

January 24th, 2005	Post 9
Marksman Tribuni Angusticlavii	i think pipes boost moral and adrenalin,as u march in to battle,just as nowadays music does __________________

October 21st, 2004	Post 5
taff Tirones	MY FATHER SAID THAT AN ATTACK WAS PUT IN VERY EARLY ONE MORNING IN NORMANDY THE MIST WAS GOING ACROOS THE FIELDS AND HE SAID IT DID LIFT HIM AND THE GUYS WITH HIM,AND YES IT DID SCARE THE HELL OUT OF THE GERMANS,DIDNT STOP THEM FIGHTING BUT YOU CANT HAVE EVERY THING .......OH BUY THE WAY THEY KICKED THERE WELL EQUIPED NICE UNIFORMED ARSES REAL GOOD[/b]

October 21st, 2004	Post 6
taff Tirones	IT DID A LOT FOR MY DAD AND HE WAS VERY MUCH ON THE SHARP END DID NOT KNOW THAT THE BAG PIPES WERE USED WITH THE US FORCES AND OBVIOSLEY IT HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED AS NOT BEING A MORALE LIFTER WITH THE US FORCES TANGO20

October 21st, 2004	Post 7
taff Tirones	SORRY ITS NOTTANGO 20 ITS TAFF

January 24th, 2005	Post 8
Claymore Optio	All I know is what my Grandfather used to tell me. "I pity then man that hears the pipes and isna Scottish!" He fought in one of the Highland regiments during WWII - I don't know if they ever had the pipers lead them in battle. But, he did tell me that my Great-Grandfather (Black Watch Regiment) did go into battle during WWI to the pipes. To be honest I don't know if this is actually true or not, but it sure sounds cool.

January 24th, 2005	Post 10
AlexKall Tribuni Angusticlavii	I would and I'm not even Scottish! Love bagpipe music Anyone know any good marching bagpipes songs? __________________ Devin, they are holding your life and they will never let go! Come home safe!

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