Goose step
The goose step is a kind of marching done by the military. It is usually done in formal parades and other ceremonies. While marching together, the troops swing their legs high off the ground, while keeping their knees unbended (so that their legs are straight). It resembles the walking style of a goose.
The march comes from the Prussian army in the mid-18th century. It was called the Stechschritt (meaning, "piercing step") or Stechmarsch. It is still used today by the armed forces of the nearly 30 countries.
Goose Step Media
Russian Kremlin Guards goose-stepping at slow march at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Moscow.
German soldiers of the Weimar Republic's Reichswehr goosestepping in 1931.
Athletes goose-stepping with the Olympic flag at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
The National Guards Unit of Bulgaria goosestepping in the Bastille Day Military Parade 2007 in Paris.
A Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard company goosesteps.
The Vietnam People's Navy honor guard company goose-stepping at ASEAN defense ministers meeting, 2010.
Indonesian Army marching on a parade. Difference of position can be seen between rifle-bearing soldiers and sword-bearing officers.
Example of high-stepping in a military parade, Belgrade.
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Other websites
- Black-and-white video of the march Archived 2012-03-12 at the Wayback Machine
