On Parade : World's Great Military Units

Wars have played an important part in the history of practically every country in the world. Battle honours and military traditions originating in deeds of value are part of the ceremonial of military units that have seen combat action in the past. Generation upon generation of soldiers have revered these traditions often adding their own feats of arms to those of their predecessors. In this manner, a handful of the world's regiments and corps have become ultimately linked with the past. Although clad and equipped with modern uniforms and material, these soldiers embody their traditions when they are on parade. It is in their ceremonial dates that they bring out the colours that have made them famous. On Parade. The World's Great Military Units is a voyage around the world's most influential military corps. The grandeur of Great Britain's Guards, the rugged French Foreign Legion, the proud U.S. Marines and the small but efficient Swiss Guard of the Vatican are visited in words and stu