calling to arms

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They were a nation of warriors almost as much as the Spartans, and stood ready on the instant to obey the tap of the drum calling to arms.

From The Last Leaf Observations, during Seventy-Five Years, of Men and Events in America and Europe by Hosmer, James Kendall

The British commander had reason to be disturbed, for the alarm-signals were calling to arms thousands of patriots ready to die for their rights.

From American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History by Gordy, Wilbur Fisk

The great reveille that was awakening the world was followed by the British buglers calling to arms the soldiers of the King.

From The Story of Isaac Brock Hero, Defender and Saviour of Upper Canada, 1812 by Nursey, Walter R.

The roll of the drum and the stentorian voice of the gallant chief calling to arms mingled together.

From Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War by Beers, Fannie A.

Every year all over the Republic a drawing takes place, calling to arms, for a year in the Army or two in the Navy, Argentines who have attained the age of twenty-one.

From Argentina from a British Point of View by Various