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