Question

Who were the Drummer Boys? Provide a summary in your own words

Answer 1

Answer:

They were younger boys who would serve as drummers for western armies in the second half of the 19th century.

Answer 2

Answer:

During the second half of the 19th century, it was accepted in many western armies that under aged boys served as drummers. Although there were usually official age limits, these were often ignored; the youngest boys were sometimes treated as mascots by the adult soldiers.

Explanation:

A drummer was responsible for the army drums for use on the battlefield. Drums were part of the field music for hundreds of years, being introduced by the Ottomans to Europe. Chinese armies however had used drums even before that. With the professionalization of armies, military music was developed as well.