Share This Article 1. While at West Point, John Gibbons wrote this artillery manual used by both sides in the Civil War. The Complete Artillerist The Artillerist’s Manual Artillery and its uses Artillery, Employment and effects 2. The Civil Air Patrol was established on this date. 1 December 1941 8 December 1941 1 January 1942 8 May 1945 3. The so-called English longbow originated in this country. England Ireland Scotland Wales Loading …