+Company007 not as bad as most females when they screech on parade...I've heard formations lose it when a female officer tries to butch her way through a ceremony
This song sounds like a tsunami of royal force is on its way; a victory song before the battle has even started. Even as an American it sends chills up my spine. So glad we are brothers!
It's incredibly heartening seeing the messages from around the world, wishing England, Great Britain, and Her Sovereigns the best. Thank you all so so much :)
As a soldier in the United States Army I find it amazing to see how other armys march May the U.S. and the U.K. forever be allies. Greetings from the United States.
ClosingEclipse Whilst I visited the United States, the military really fascinated me, in fact I stayed with former military personnel. The parades in the States and the displays are very different to ours in the UK, but the people you'll meet in the military are the same in both countries - both the bravest and friendliest chaps on this earth.
Bro... every country has a different way of doing drill. You can't claim one way is correct and that another way is wrong. It is all in the regulation.
As a United States Marine, I admire the drill teams and military parades from all over the world. I am of Scottish descent . I love the pipes and drums. 🇺🇸🦅⚔️🇨🇦🇬🇧
This isn't a drill team these are front line soldiers they just undertake ceremonial duties aswell. I do however like watching your silent drill platoon
Every Guuuarrrrdsman of The Queens Guard ,, heart is pumping being given that honour... Not many men get to march Horse Guards to the British Grenadier on Trooping the Colour.
+nathan smith light infantry under various names as been around since recorded history. Think of lightly armed, nimble young men arrayed to the front of the main force. The precept is based on the need to screen your main force from hostile eyes/while deploying/to harass the enemy etc etc Been done w/slingers, javelin etc troops...
Charles Temm I think in this context he wanted him to explain how traditionally in line infantry the right most company of a battalion were the grenadiers while the left most were the light infantry / skirmishes who would advance out in front of the main formation in pairs in an attempt to harass the enemy and keep the opposing skirmishers away
I am a Filipino but I always have high regards with British people. This is the very reason why Britain became an empire. Others may mock the British but half of the world become civilized because of the British. Long live the British people! Long Live the Queen!
I love the British Grenadiers March, its a universal translation for "get the fuck out of the way unless you want to get wrecked" in 23 different languages.
Absolutely love the pomp and ceremony and the formality of it all...and the deep deep legend that comes with the presentation...God save the Queen and the Brits, a most loyal partner of the U.S.
In my 2 tours to Viet Nam had the opportunity to do search and destroy ops with the ROKs (Korean Marines) and once with the Aussie's...never had a chance to go on ops with the Brits...would have been a kick in the ass.
Japan has interesting history as well. Do you not remember how the Japanese Imperial Army in the late 1930's invaded British territories in the Pacific islands then held them captured right in their own territory. The case of the Honjo Masamune is interesting as well. If the sword was really turned in to a police station as they say it was then I believe it was confiscated by the US military rather than the Honjo Masamune being on monastery where they said it could also be located at. Monasteries were exempt from weapon confiscation once World War 2 was over in the Pacific war theater.
I'm from Pakistan I like British army March their skills how power full they are no one army has discipline like British has respect and love from Pakistan
@@thepogman2022 ik, but they separate Burma in 1937 due to the unrest and Britons feared if India keep getting Unrest they might get civil war and took away the Burma from them
The Escort to the Colour are from the Coldstream Guards, oldest Regiment in the British Army, marching to the tune of ‘The British Grenadiers’. I joined them in 1963, happy days, Nulli Secundus.
@@BazColne Thank you, I joined in 1963 aged 17 and at that age it made a big impression on me, it was a very different world back then, in a lot of ways some things were better. Great memories.
My Grandad was in the Grenadier Gruads he is no longer with us sadly when I see this this I all ways smile and beem with pride and I think of him plus the Grenadier song is the best and my Great grandad was in the Lifeguard regiment too back in the day ..
I'm from Belize and have seen the Queens birthday parade done by British Forces so many times as a kid I can actually anticipate what movements will be done and what march will be played. Fond memories.
1:29 Brings a tear to my eye to see these noble chaps all marching in complete unison to the infamous British Grenadiers. I can only imagine what a feeling that would've been, marching towards the enemy with cannonfire bellowing all around them. Truly proud to be British and our armed forces deserve all the respect they get 👏 ❤
@@64MDW yes. Its one of the most prolific marching pieces ever written! I admit infamous might be a bit of a stretch but its certainly well known. To Brits at least.
Some talk of Alexander, And some of Hercules Of Hector and Lysander, And such great names as these. But of all the world's great heroes, There's none that can compare With a tow, row, row, row, row, row, To the British Grenadier. Those heroes of antiquity Ne'er saw a cannon ball Or knew the force of powder To slay their foes withall. |But our brave boys do know it, And banish all their fears, Sing tow, row, row, row, row, row, For the British Grenadier. Whene'er we are commanded To storm the palisades Our leaders march with fusees, And we with hand grenades. We throw them from the glacis, About the enemies' ears. Sing tow, row, row, row, row, row, The British Grenadiers. And when the siege is over, We to the town repair The townsmen cry, "Hurra, boys, Here comes a Grenadier!" Here come the Grenadiers, my boys, Who know no doubts or fears! Then sing tow, row, row, row, row, row, The British Grenadiers. Then let us fill a bumper, And drink a health to those Who carry caps and pouches, And wear the louped clothes. May they and their commanders Live happy all their years With a tow, row, row, row, row, row, For the British Grenadiers.
Jstoney127 You've been watching too much of the patriot... Britain nearly defeated the U.S rebels, if it was not for the combined efforts of Spain and France (who fucked themselfs over by helping the U.S). Then Britain would have won, + the fact that George 3rd held the colonies in low regard for usefulness, which is why he did not send substantial reinforcements or a substantial army (about 1-2% of Britain's overall military force was involved in that war), which was a big mistake imo.
I’m a Yank and jealous of the great British marching form. The swagger of world empire still lives in them although largely symbolic at this point. Hip hip hooray.
Fun fact: Those bearskin hats the British grenadiers are wearing were originally taken off the French imperial guard, 1,500 British troops defeated 5,000 French imperial guards ( Veterans who survived 20 of Napoleons campaigns) in spectacular fashion at the Battle of Waterloo, they certainly earned the right to wear that hat :D
The ones shown marching are actually the Coldstream Guards. You can tell by the buttons on their uniforms. The Grenadiers have evenly spaced buttons, the buttons of the Coldstreams are grouped in twos, the Scots Guards in 3s, the Irish Guards in 4s and the Welsh Guards in 5s.
@@zachpaterson8128 yes, but clearly not all of them were. Normally a regiment has at least 3 battalions although I'm fairly sure that, at present, most of the guards regiments have only one or two.
3 battalions would have been during WW2 now its only 1 in the household division with I think 3 Regiments having an incremental company which would hold the colours of the 2nd Battalion
One of the best memories I have of being stationed at AFCENT in the 80's was being able to attend the Trooping of the Colour by 1st British Corps! There is nothing like a British military parade!
I had the privilege of being present for the Queen's Golden Jubilee Trooping of the Colors. As a retired career military officer, I worked side by side with our British allies in Southwest Asia. America has no truer friend than Great Britain. God Save The Queen!
My country would be more advanced nation like malaysia brunei singapore hong kong etc under british. So sad that espana colonised here.. british is the BEST and the rest are imitationz
I do know that remark as an American I find these guys highly disciplined awesome and very cohesive. American forces could use some of this kind of discipline. they have every right to be proud of their tradition
Jesus how fucking awesome is this?! Imagine this but times 10,000 in a battle, the sound of explosions, dying horses and men, the smell of gunpowder and blood..
To see HMS Victory you need to visit Portsmouth, on the South coast, it's about 115km (72 miles) from London (depending on where you stay) but bus/train travel is pretty quick to get there. The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is brilliant; the remains of the Tudor ship, The Mary Rose, is now fully displayed and it is AMAZING! HMS Victory is also mind-blowing: I loved my visit. To stand where Nelson stood, and imagine the ship in battle, sent shivers down my spine.
Lone Wolf if it weren’t for Spain and France you’d be English pal. You yanks hate that no one makes videos of your shitty military that is all Hispanics and blacks and u can’t take that British army is better so ya come on here chatting shit fuckin pussy !
As a former US military man, I can appreciate what these guys had to do for the ceremony. Numerous days of practice with several hours each time, I wager. The ceremony itself is long. The personnel here are on the parade deck a long time, often at attention. I can tell you now, it's a PITA to stay at attention for a long time on the parade deck. Wearing a dress uniform. Gets real fun if your'e doing that in a hot, humid area. As for the marching, they have very, very wide ranks. Maintaining alignment especially on the march is a challenge. The turns make it interesting :) Through it all, you have to maintain military bearing and discipline. Sometimes I do miss the snap & pop of drill and ceremonies when I look back. But then I remember the practices and standing in formation for a long time, especially for speeches... Ugh... I don't miss it anymore LOL P.S. - You know you're going to stand there for a long time when the guy giving a speech starts to reflect on his life or entire service career.
Once your company is chosen to troop the color then you will practice everyday for the 12 mths running up to the day. Every step is measures with a pace stick. Every movement is syncranised with the music. Boots are buffed and polished. Belts are whuter than white. Chin straps are gleaming. Proud to have served in her majestys finest.
