Answer 1
In Roman times the shield was carried with the left hand and the sword with the right. The soldiers marched on the left, so they could protect their body with their shield and they were able to fight with their right hand.
Answer 2
Josef Mertens, Neuss and Anders Hanquist, Stockholm
Josef Mertens, Neuss and Anders Hanquist, Stockholm
Battles are fought via the left wing, like in soccer. Napoleon fought his battles via the right wing. It made him successful as his enemies didn't expect this strategy. Napoleon ordered that people had to drive on the right. In countries where Napoleon did not invade, people still drove on the left. The drivers of old stagecoaches sat on the right.
On 3rd September 1967, the change from the left to the right side took place in Sweden, due to practical reasons. This was the day "H" = höger. It means right in Swedish. Iceland followed in 1968.
On 3rd September 1967, the change from the left to the right side took place in Sweden, due to practical reasons. This was the day "H" = höger. It means right in Swedish. Iceland followed in 1968.
Answer 3
Josef A. Winkelhofer, Azmoos (Switzerland)
Josef A. Winkelhofer, Azmoos (Switzerland)
Horses were harnessed one behind the other in England. The reins were drawn with the left hand, so you had to sit on the right. That's why the people drove on the right, in order to get a better view of the road.
