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| − | + | The [[goose step]] is a type of marching step performed in formal military parades and special ceremonies. While marching in parade formation, the goose step is performed by troops through swinging their legs in unison off the ground, while keeping each leg straight and unbent. | |
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| + | Because of the goose steps association with [[Nazism|Nazi]] Germany, the [[Soviet Union]], blind obedience and dictatorships, it has acquired a negative reputation in the Anglo-American world. Anglo-Americans commonly mock goose stepping. [[George Orwell]] wrote in "England Your England" (1946) that the goose step was limited in its use to countries where the population was too afraid to laugh at their military. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[[Atheist militaries and goose stepping]] | ||
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| + | [[Category: Military]] | ||
Revision as of 22:12, June 1, 2016
The goose step is a type of marching step performed in formal military parades and special ceremonies. While marching in parade formation, the goose step is performed by troops through swinging their legs in unison off the ground, while keeping each leg straight and unbent.
Because of the goose steps association with Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, blind obedience and dictatorships, it has acquired a negative reputation in the Anglo-American world. Anglo-Americans commonly mock goose stepping. George Orwell wrote in "England Your England" (1946) that the goose step was limited in its use to countries where the population was too afraid to laugh at their military.