Beating Retreat is a military ceremony dating back to 16th century England and was first used in order to recall nearby patrolling units to their castle. Beating Retreat 2010 is a ceremony dating which will be celebrated in India soon. In India Beating Retreat 2010 is representing after January 26 Republic Day celebrations. Beating Retreat 2010 India date is January 29, 2010.
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The Origins of Beating Retreat:
The ceremony of Beating Retreat has its origins in the practicalities of early warfare when the drum was used for all signals on the battlefield. Beating the Retreat was a signal for troops to disengage from combat as light faded. This custom was also used to warn outlying troops to withdraw to the confines of the encampment before the picquets were set for the night.
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