From U.K. It’s hard to explain to anyone outside the U.K. just what a traumatic event WW1 was. Almost every family was left in grief. The village I grow up in lost all its young men bar one on the same day. I,m old enough to remember the survivors with horrific injuries including blind granddad. I can remember aunts unmarried because of the lack of men. That war cast a long shadow and we feel it to this day. As for the soldiers it must be remembered that Britain has always maintained a very small professional army to prevent it from becoming a treat at home. This type of ceremony helps build professionalism. It’s long been shown that those soldiers with the most ceremonial tend to proform best in battle.
I see comments like this and have to shake my head. In America there is a tradition of the military NOT marching through our cities and towns. In the old days military parades were mostly a spectacle to show off the power of the King or of the government over the populace. Now these types of military displaces are for civic pride and so on. So the US is holding onto its traditional values by not having military parades. That's why there was so much push back when the President wanted a military parade. In the US they usually only happen after major wars and Inauguration day. There are Veteran's Day parades but usually with old equipment, retirees and so on.
@@Odin029 Maybe if your country had to fight for your lives in 2 world wars like we did you'd understand more, we are giving thanks to those who died for our freedom. We wear our poppies with pride for our Military then and for our young service men and women who have lost their lives in recent conflicts.
@@alisonsmith4801 I'm not really sure what WW1 has to do with any of this. The Brits were marching soldiers through towns hundreds of years before the 20th century and the US wasn't marching its standing army through cities since it's founding. WW1 didn't stop the Brits from having military parades and didn't make the US start having them (except for the victory parades of course.)
I have a question: Why does his drill movements differ (ever so slightly) from the others? Also, the Drum Major's headdress- what's the story behind that?
3:00 Drum Major Liam Rowley of the Coldstream Guards. 3:22 (The now Senior) Drum Major Gareth Chambers of the Irish Guards. 5:35 (The then Senior) Drum Major Damian Paul Thomas of the Grenadier Guards. 5:55 Drum Major Scott Fitzgerald of the Coldstream Guards.
Nothing beats the Guards bands, just superb, the MOD/Government should send all the guards bands to Arnhem next year for the 75th Anniversary, I'm sure the last of the veterans would appreciate it....it may well be the last return.
why isn't any of the marches played until the are finished? they both times stopped with just a few notes left? is there a reason for it or is it just a coincidence?
what is going on with that drum major at 05.43 . the second movement of the mace to call halt should not be so extreme . looks like he wants to launch the thing . Drum majors should be made to watch footage of Drum major Stephen Ward CG as part of their instruction , its getting ridiculous .
@@supernutkin5122 yes mate , I was lucky enough to see him in person a few times back in 81 and 84 , as well as the legend of the Light Division , bugle major Colin Green .
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The March Arnhem suits the mood for this event. It's somber and strong.
From U.K. It’s hard to explain to anyone outside the U.K. just what a traumatic event WW1 was. Almost every family was left in grief. The village I grow up in lost all its young men bar one on the same day. I,m old enough to remember the survivors with horrific injuries including blind granddad. I can remember aunts unmarried because of the lack of men. That war cast a long shadow and we feel it to this day. As for the soldiers it must be remembered that Britain has always maintained a very small professional army to prevent it from becoming a treat at home. This type of ceremony helps build professionalism. It’s long been shown that those soldiers with the most ceremonial tend to proform best in battle.
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Im still trying to work out why we fought in those wars, seems like we decided to surrender anyway
As an American, I think it’s fantastic that the British holds on to traditional values.
I see comments like this and have to shake my head. In America there is a tradition of the military NOT marching through our cities and towns. In the old days military parades were mostly a spectacle to show off the power of the King or of the government over the populace. Now these types of military displaces are for civic pride and so on. So the US is holding onto its traditional values by not having military parades. That's why there was so much push back when the President wanted a military parade. In the US they usually only happen after major wars and Inauguration day. There are Veteran's Day parades but usually with old equipment, retirees and so on.
Odin029 Americans don’t have tradition though. You guys are just a mix up of Europeans.
@@lynxyt_194 I had to smile at this comment. It's so wrong I'm not even sure where to begin in refuting it.
@@Odin029 Maybe if your country had to fight for your lives in 2 world wars like we did you'd understand more, we are giving thanks to those who died for our freedom. We wear our poppies with pride for our Military then and for our young service men and women who have lost their lives in recent conflicts.
@@alisonsmith4801 I'm not really sure what WW1 has to do with any of this. The Brits were marching soldiers through towns hundreds of years before the 20th century and the US wasn't marching its standing army through cities since it's founding. WW1 didn't stop the Brits from having military parades and didn't make the US start having them (except for the victory parades of course.)
A nod (as if needed) to the guard's drill. Really top notch. They are just always that good.
What better way to spend Sunday with all these talented bandsmen an women, kudos to the mass bands. 👏👏👏👏👏
The drill of the Drum Major at 5:30 is immaculate. Great upload!
There is certainly no disputing the execution of his signals. I think that is the Senior Drum Major Guards Division.
He was last Trooping the Colour. But that was indeed quite an arrival. :-)
I have a question: Why does his drill movements differ (ever so slightly) from the others? Also, the Drum Major's headdress- what's the story behind that?
That is Household Division Senior Drum Major WO2 Damian Paul Thomas, Grenadier Guards
3:00 Drum Major Liam Rowley of the Coldstream Guards.
3:22 (The now Senior) Drum Major Gareth Chambers of the Irish Guards.
5:35 (The then Senior) Drum Major Damian Paul Thomas of the Grenadier Guards.
5:55 Drum Major Scott Fitzgerald of the Coldstream Guards.
Was stood just to the left of the person filming this :P
Thank you for posting this !
1:56 Drum Major Liam Rowley, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards leading The Band of Coldstream Guards.
Nice vid., Thanks.
3:24 Drum Major Gareth Chambers, 1st Battalion Irish Guards leading The Band of the Welsh Guards
5:36 Senior Drum Major WO2 Damian P. Thomas, Grenadier Guards leading The Band of the Irish Guards
Nothing beats the Guards bands, just superb, the MOD/Government should send all the guards bands to Arnhem next year for the 75th Anniversary, I'm sure the last of the veterans would appreciate it....it may well be the last return.
5:58 Drum Major Scott Fitzgerald, Coldstream Guards leading The Band of the Grenadier Guards
What time did you arrive to go through the airport style security in the morning?
why isn't any of the marches played until the are finished? they both times stopped with just a few notes left? is there a reason for it or is it just a coincidence?
The last March played please?
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Drum majors state dress 💂🇬🇧
what is going on with that drum major at 05.43 . the second movement of the mace to call halt should not be so extreme . looks like he wants to launch the thing . Drum majors should be made to watch footage of Drum major Stephen Ward CG as part of their instruction , its getting ridiculous .
@@supernutkin5122 yes mate , I was lucky enough to see him in person a few times back in 81 and 84 , as well as the legend of the Light Division , bugle major Colin Green .
louislungbubble think he’s a secret majorette baton twirler 👍
Must have been trained by the RAF Rgt then....
I'm a tad late in catching up with this but Louislungbubble your phrase "looks like he wants to launch the thing" made me laugh out loud😂 Thanks😊
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I’m quite sad about the choice of march in music.. usually it’s something happy and fun but oh well..
I think Arnhem is a perfect choice to be honest
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World War One was anything but and should be commemorated like a funeral
Yep. Arnhem. Great march.