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