Military Customs and Traditions / Militêre Gewoontes en Tradisies
<p>Origins of the retreat ceremony</p><p>While the Retreat Ceremony itself is one of the few uniquely South African military traditions, it derives from the old British military custom of 'beating the Retreat' (by drum) which originated in the sixteenth century. In its or...
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Stellenbosch University
2012-02-01
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| Series: | Scientia Militaria |
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| Online Access: | http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/612 |