Thought I'd make a comment here. Most of you probably know this and have more detail/info on the subject than I do.
The term "goose step" is really what the Germans called "parade step" and was in most part used during the "pass in review", i.e., phase of marching before the reviewing officials.
The parade step was "developed" by the Germans some time before WWI. I can't remember when (Ottoman Empire?)
Well, that's what I know on the subject. One of the posts referenced the goose step term. I wanted to post on the subject. If my info in incorrect, I'm sure we will see a post!
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