Goose step facts for kids
The goose step is a special way of marching. Soldiers do it in military parades and important ceremonies. When they do the goose step, they swing their legs very high. Their knees stay straight, so their legs look stiff. This marching style looks a bit like how a goose walks.
This unique march started in the Prussian army. That was in the middle of the 1700s. Back then, it was called the Stechschritt. This means "piercing step" or "stabbing step." Today, armies in almost 30 countries still use the goose step.
History of the Goose Step
The goose step began in the Prussian army. This was around the mid-18th century. It was first known as the Stechschritt or Stechmarsch. These names mean "piercing step." It was a way to show discipline and power.
Where the Goose Step is Used Today
Even though it's an old tradition, the goose step is still used. About 30 countries have armies that perform this march. They use it for formal events. These include military parades and changing of the guard ceremonies.
Images for kids
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Russian Kremlin Guards goose-stepping at slow march near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Moscow
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German soldiers of the Weimar Republic's Reichswehr goosestepping in 1931
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Athletes goose-stepping with the Olympic flag at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow
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The National Guards Unit of Bulgaria goosestepping in the Bastille Day Military Parade 2007 in Paris
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A Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard company goosesteps.
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The Vietnam People's Navy honor guard company goose-stepping at ASEAN defense ministers meeting, 2010
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Example of high-stepping in a military parade, Belgrade
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See also
In Spanish: Paso de la oca para niños
