Why the Chinese Goose Step - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores the historical adoption of the goose step in military practices, starting from Prussia in the 18th century and spreading to Russia, Latin America, and eventually China in the 1920s. It highlights the influence of German military advisors in China during the 1920s and 1930s, leading to significant military reforms. The collaboration between Germany and China is discussed, including the exchange of military training and industrial support. However, as WWII approached, Germany shifted its alliance to Japan, impacting its relations with China. The video concludes with the legacy of these historical interactions, including the continued use of the goose step in modern China.

Which country first introduced the goose step, and when did China adopt it?

• Russia in the 19th century; China in the 1920s

• Prussia in the 18th century; China in the 1920s

• Germany in the 20th century; China in the 1940s

• Latin America in the 19th century; China in the 1930s

What was a significant reason for the KMT's collaboration with Germany in the 1920s?

• Germany's desire to regain colonies in Asia

• Germany's loss of colonies in Asia after World War One

• The KMT's need for financial loans from Germany

• The KMT's interest in adopting Nazi policies

What role did German advisors play in China during the 1920s and 1930s?

• They formed an alliance with Japan

• They established Nazi-inspired policies in Taiwan

• They trained Chinese troops and sold arms

• They helped industrialize China

Why did Germany eventually choose to ally with Japan over China?

• Japan was seen as a stronger nation against Communism

• China refused to adopt Nazi policies

• Japan offered more financial benefits

• China was already allied with the United States

How did the goose step become part of Communist China's military practices?

• It was a result of Soviet influence in China

• It was adopted after a military alliance with Japan

• It was inherited from the nationalists after many switched sides

• It was directly introduced by Nazi Germany