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US Marines VS South Korean Army Drum Battle

The III US Marine Expeditionary Force Band took on the Republic of Korea Army Band in an epic drum off. In the end, it’s declared a tie but I think it’s safe to say that the Marines won.

Oorah!

American troops have been stationed in South Korea since the end of the Korean War. Technically, the North and South are still at war, but neither have broken the cease for decades besides for a few small skirmishes. Both sides are afraid to reawaken all out war, yet refuse to lower their poker face. As a result, American troops are still stationed in South Korea today for training, moral support, and as a sign of strength.

So what do American Marines do in South Korea? They have drum battles with their Korean comrades of course!

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US Marines VS South Korean Army Drum Battle

 

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Top Secret Drum Corps

Top Secret Drum Corps is a Swiss drumming group that performs incredibly precise, military-style drumming displays.

Enjoy!

Top Secret Drum Corps is a precision drum corps based in Basel, Switzerland. With 25 drummers and colorguard members, the corps became famous for its demanding six-minute routine performed at the Edinburgh Tattoo in 2003. With its invitation to Edinburgh, Top Secret became one of the first non-military, non-British Commonwealth acts to perform on the Esplanade at Edinburgh Castle.

Since its success in 2003, Top Secret was invited to return to Edinburgh in 2006 with a new and improved routine. They were invited a third time in 2009 and again in 2012. Under the leadership of Erik Julliard, the band is also responsible for the founding of the Basel Tattoo, a military tattoo show similar to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, now held annually in Basel.