Send it by Semaphore

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2005
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The old visual telegraphs, which used giant semaphore indicators on a series of highly conspicuous sites, were developed in France during the French Revolution. For the first time news of victories was sent by an army in the field back to the capital in minutes, compared to hours or days by horse.

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The old visual telegraphs, which used giant semaphore indicators on a series of highly conspicuous sites, were developed in France during the French Revolution. For the first time news of victories was sent by an army in the field back to the capital in minutes, compared to hours or days by horse.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Published: 25 Mar 2005
ISBN 10: 9781861267
ISBN 13: 9781861267344

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