The Gurkha War
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Britain S Gurkha War
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Author : John Pemble
language : en
Publisher: Frontline Books
Release Date : 2009-03-20
Britain S Gurkha War written by John Pemble and has been published by Frontline Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-20 with History categories.
ASIAN / MIDDLE EASTERN HISTORY: C 1500 TO C 1900. The British love affair with the Gurkhas began during the early nineteenth century clash of the expanding English East India Company and Nepalese hillmen. The remarkable fighting abilities of the Nepalese contrasted against the most incredible British ineptitude. In the end, the British wrested key hill tracts from the Gurkhas. As Sir David Ochterlony - perhaps the only figure who saved the British reputation - was poised to attack Kathmandu, the Gurkhas prudently made peace which maintained their kingdom as an independent state. Pemble's account is a comprehensive history of the conflict, detailing the origins of the war, the consequences of strategic errors, and the enduring impact of the final victory. Even before the campaign had finished, the nucleus of the Gurkha Bridgade had joined the East India Company's Forces. This is a thrilling telling of a little-known war. Fully authenticated and presented in a lively, engaging style.
The Gurkha War
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Author : H. T. Prinsep
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-03
The Gurkha War written by H. T. Prinsep and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03 with History categories.
WHEN BRITON FOUGHT GURKHA No-one who has an interest in British military history is ignorant of the role of the Gurkhas. Their loyalty and courage is as legendary as the affection with which they are regarded by the British military and civilians alike. It was not always so. At the beginning of the 19th century, as the British empire inexorably expanded its inflfl uence to embrace the Indian Sub-Continent, the Nepalese empire itself covered huge areas of Northern India - stretching at times from the borders of the Sikh kingdom in the west to the foothills of the Himalayas where they meet the Bay of Bengal. When these two empires clashed, the British certainly experienced an unpleasant surprise. For they confronted warriors of astonishing bravery, gallantry and ferocity, with no mean grasp of tactics. So began a hard-fought, touch-and-go war between enemies who would one day be inseparable friends. This is the story of that war!
Military Sketches Of The Goorka War In India
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1822
Military Sketches Of The Goorka War In India written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1822 with Gorkha (South Asian people) categories.
Gurkha War Poems
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Author : Kangmang Naresh Rai
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2013-11-08
Gurkha War Poems written by Kangmang Naresh Rai and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-08 with Poetry categories.
'Gurkha War Poems' is truly historical anthology by the real Gurkhas.
Gurkha Brotherhood
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Author : Kailash Limbu
language : en
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Release Date : 2021-05-27
Gurkha Brotherhood written by Kailash Limbu and has been published by Michael O'Mara Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
'Sometimes my mind reaches back beyond the fear and the arid landscapes of war, to memories of childhood that fill me with happiness and laughter.' ___________ 'A humane and gripping book which proves beyond doubt why the Gurkhas are known as such formidable warriors.' - Sir Ranulph Fiennes ___________ This is a searingly honest memoir by Kailash Limbu, a serving Gurkha soldier who undertook five tours of active service in Afghanistan. Kailash Limbu was in the front line of the fighting in Helmand Province. On dangerous resupply missions and on offensive patrols that took them to the heart of the 'killing zone', he and his men came under frequent attack from Taliban fighters. He talks of other operations in which he has served - and, perhaps most movingly, of the other Gurkha soldiers - the united band of brothers - with whom he serves and on whom he relies every day. On many occasions he has feared he would not live to see the end of the day - and, inevitably, he lost several friends and colleagues from the close-knit Gurkha brotherhood. His means of coping with the trauma of conflict was to travel back in his mind to his childhood in a remote Himalayan village in Nepal. But even amid the simplicity of mountain life, danger and tragedy lurked. In this compelling narrative Capt Limbu celebrates his Gurkha heritage, relates remarkable stories of courage (his own and others'), and confronts demons that have shaped but never broken him. The result is a record of war and peace that is rare in its honesty and humility.
Gurkhas At War
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Author : J.P. Cross
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2016-02-29
Gurkhas At War written by J.P. Cross and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Is indepth interviews with Gurkhas soldiers past and present, depicts key military campaigns of the 20th century in the words of the men who were there. From WW2 to the present day, these eyewitness accounts include the lengthy battles against the Japanese in Burma, the action against communist rebebels in Malaya and Hong Kong, plus morerecent deployment of Gurkhas in the Falklands, Gulf, Balkans and East Timor.
The Gurkhas
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Author : Byron Farwell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
The Gurkhas written by Byron Farwell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with History categories.
Geschiedenis van de uit Nepal afkomstige Gurkharegimenten die zich door hun krijgshaftigheid hebben onderscheiden in talloze oorlogen sinds 1816, in dienst van het Britse leger.
The British Army The Gurkhas And Cold War Strategy In The Far East 1947 1954
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Author : Raffi Gregorian
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2002-05-10
The British Army The Gurkhas And Cold War Strategy In The Far East 1947 1954 written by Raffi Gregorian and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-05-10 with History categories.
This book argues that postwar Britain's 'imperial over-extension' has been exaggerated. Britain developed and adjusted its defence strategy based upon the perceived Communist threat and available resources. It was especially successful at adapting to meet the strategic and resource challenges from the Far East from 1947-54. There British and Gurkha forces were deployed only in contingencies that threatened vital British interests, while the U.S. and Commonwealth allies were persuaded to accept key wartime missions, thus preserving Britain's ability to fight in Western Europe.
The Gurkha Way
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Author : John Sadler
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2023-11-30
The Gurkha Way written by John Sadler and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-30 with History categories.
In the 18th century in the town of Gorkha, just north of Kathmandu, ruler Prithvi Narayan fought campaigns against his neighbors and the British. During the fighting his warriors, renowned for their aggression and courage, gained the respect of the British, who appreciated that the steadfast warriors would make excellent soldiers. Upon the declaration of peace in 1816, a partnership was born. This alliance would play a vital role in UK defense over the next two centuries, from surviving the Indian Mutiny of 1857 and fighting in the jungles of Burma to the Khyber Pass, which would keep the Gurkhas in action for ninety years. The First World War sent the Regiment to the trenches, where battalion after battalion was decimated. Some 20 Gurkha battalions were deployed in the Second World War, which was soon increased to 45 following Dunkirk. Around 250,000 Gurkha soldiers would serve and were deployed most significantly in North Africa but also served with distinction in the Italian Campaign and Monte Cassino, as well as the decisive battles of Imphal and Kohima in the Far East. while the Gurkhas saw a drop in overall numbers post-war, they have continued to make integral contributions to many operations, including the Falklands and in Afghanistan, which this book examines extensively, with a special focus on Operation Herrick. In The Gurkha Way, John Sadler tells the story of the Gurkhas from their inception to modern day through interviews, unpublished diaries and correspondence. With over 200 years' experience, these steadfastly loyal soldiers are a link to an imperial past but also a key component of the modern British army. There is no other comparable unit in any of the world’s armies, (with the obvious exception of the Indian Army), or one more respected and loved by the British.
Gurkha Tales
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Author : J.P. Cross
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2013-01-19
Gurkha Tales written by J.P. Cross and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-19 with History categories.
J. P. CROSS has spent 67 years among the Gurkhas, first as a serving officer and then as a resident of Nepal, being the only foreigner in the history of the country to be allowed to be both a house- and land-owner. His language ability is such that, even after 90 minutes of being interviewed on the radio, only those who recognized his voice knew he was not a Nepali. With this unparalleled knowledge and experience, the author has produced a unique series of articles, written over the past fifty years. These cover events in his own career, including the time he found himself in command of a Japanese battalion fighting nationalist guerrillas in Indo-China in 1945, and jungle warfare in Malaya during the Emergency, as well as descriptions of the nature of the Gurkha soldier and his relationship with the British, first as part of the army of the Raj, and later in the modern British Army. Informative, amusing and often moving, this anthology gives an insight into one of the most enduring cross-cultural relationships in British military history, one of the few surviving from the age of Empire.