Pride and precision: Soldiers gather for the annual Beating Retreat

On a chilly evening in the Yorkshire Dales, more than 60 soldiers gathered to take part in one of the finest traditions in the infantry: the Beating Retreat.

The tradition of Beating Retreat dates back to the early days of organised warfare, when drum beats and the march of guard units signalled the closing of camp gates and the lowering of flags at day's end.

Participants come from across the Armed Forces, with some returning year after year to uphold the tradition.

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This year, alongside the permanent staff of the Army School of Ceremonial, Corps of Drums and Bugle Platoons from the Irish Guards, The Royal Anglian Regiment and the Rifles participated.

As well as traditional pieces such as Sunset, The Great Escape, and Highland Cathedral, the soldiers also performed surprise pieces, including Queen's I Want to Break Free and The White Stripes' Seven Nation Army.

Watch our video above to hear what the participants had to say about this memorable occasion.