India's 155mm Field Howitzer - The Bofors Gun

[Purplehood]

I loved the second video of the border closing ceremony. I didn't see it as humorous at all.

It reminded me of British changing of the guard ceremonies (which I assume it is derived from for obvious historical reasons), USMC drill-teams and the like.

It also was refreshing to see two nations that are constantly fighting openly or covertly against one another engage in such a cooperative ceremony.

I in no way mistakenly take this as a demonstration of Military prowess.

I really thought it was cool.

I've seen a lot of U.S. armed forces drill teams and nothing came remotely close to these two videos.

Chas.

I was only referring to the second one, and as I stated, I found it highly entertaining and a refreshing take on an ancient-cultures take on military ceremonies. I admit it had only a superficial similarity to Western military ceremonies, but that does not lessen its value in my eyes.
I am relatively sure that I have seen those same US Armed Forces Drill Teams up close and personal over the decades. I still think the USMC Silent Drill Team is pretty-wicked.

[Heartland Patriot]

By drill team I meant that the routine they performed was stylized in nature and not the actual series of actions that would be used in a realworld situation. And I thought it was cool in and of itself...they obviously practice a lot.

[Oldgringo]

This reminds me of the old comedy routine about flipping a coin in sporting events. Assuming that tactic had been used during the revolution and the American's won the toss, then they could choose to wear green clothing, shoot from behind trees, rocks and anything else. The Brits would have to wear red coats, march in a line in the open.

Lord, let me not have to fight anyone, but if I must, let it be some goose-stepping fool dressed in bright colors!

Chas.

Chas:

That was a young Bill Cosby skit that you're referring to, I think. circa 1958-60?