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Ayo Gorkhali
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Author : Tim I Gurung
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Release Date : 2023-03-13
Ayo Gorkhali written by Tim I Gurung and has been published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-13 with History categories.
Nepal, 1767. The tiny kingdom of Gorkha is on the ascendant under its ruler Prithvi Narayan Shah. Over the next few decades, his Gorkhali army establishes a mighty kingdom, the borders of which extend from Kangra in the west to the Teesta river in the east. The territory encompasses a large part of present-day Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and almost all of present-day Nepal and Sikkim. When they are eventually reined in by the mighty British army in 1815, it sparks off a new engagement between the imperial power and Nepal. Impressed by the fighting abilities on display, the British army begins recruiting them. The Gurkhas (the prevalent spelling today) go on to serve with distinction in many theatres of war over the next hundred-odd years, their exploits in World War I and II earning them a number of bravery medals. With Indian independence in 1947 comes further change: the Gurkhas are now split across three armies: the British, Indian and the Nepalese. Ayo Gorkhali by Tim I. Gurung, a former British Gurkha, is the first work of history by a member of the community and brings alive the story of a people who have served flags other than their own with honour, even as they have attempted to keep their native warrior traditions alive in letter and spirit. The history of the Gurkha serviceman is one that goes beyond soldiering and bravery-it is in equal measure a story of the resilient human spirit, and of a tiny community that carved for itself a niche in world history.
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 Great Britain 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 Gurkhas
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Author : William Brook Northey
language : en
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
Release Date : 2001
The Gurkhas written by William Brook Northey and has been published by Asian Educational Services this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Social Science categories.
With Forward By C.G. Bruce. Lllustrations From Photographs By Author.
The Gurkhas
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Author : John Parker
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-02-28
The Gurkhas written by John Parker and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-28 with History categories.
Their ferocity is as legendary as their loyalty to the British Monarch and their regimental histories are crammed with acts of incredible bravery and sacrifice. Their reputation as fearsome fighting men remains undisputed and the mere threat of their kukri knives has put the fear of God into opposing forces throughout the world. John Parker's book is a fascinating testimony to the Gurkhas - a fighting force that stands dramatically apart in British military history.
Valour
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Author : E D Smith
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2016-10-21
Valour written by E D Smith and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-21 with History categories.
Since the short and bloody war between Nepal and Britain in 1814-15, Gurkha volunteers, ever mindful of the their motto, 'It is better to die than be a coward', have fought and died for Britain, including in recent years in the Falklands, Afghanistan and Iraq. In the Second World War an astonishing quarter of a million Gurkhas fought aginst Germany and Japan. They have been awarded thirteen Victoria Crosses. Includes detailed appendices include all regimental changes and battle honours.
The Gurkhas
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Author : Chris Bellamy
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-04-14
The Gurkhas written by Chris Bellamy and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-14 with History categories.
The Gurkhas have fought on behalf of Britain and India for nearly two hundred years. As brave as they are resilient, resourceful and cunning, they have earned a reputation as devastating fighters, and their unswerving loyalty to the Crown has always inspired affection in the British people. There are also now up to 40,000 Gurkhas in the million-strong army of modern India. But who are the Gurkhas? How much of the myth that surrounds them is true? Award-winning historian Chris Bellamy uncovers the Gurkhas' origins in the Hills of Nepal, the extraordinary circumstances in which the British decided to recruit them and their rapid emergence as elite troops of the East India Company, the British Raj and the British Empire. Their special aptitude meant they were used as the first British 'Special Forces'. Bellamy looks at the wars the Gurkhas have fought this century, from the two world wars through the Falklands to Iraq and Afghanistan and examines their remarkable status now, when each year 11,000 hopefuls apply for just over 170 places in the British Army Gurkhas. Extraordinarily compelling, this book brings the history of the Gurkhas, and the battles they have fought, right up to date, and explores their future.
Imperial Warriors
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Author : Tony Gould
language : en
Publisher: Granta Books (Uk)
Release Date : 1999
Imperial Warriors written by Tony Gould and has been published by Granta Books (Uk) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
Gurkhas have been recruited into the British and Indian armies since 1814-15 the year the East India Company went to war with Nepal and this study examines the many legends that have grown up around them. It puts the story of the expansion and contraction of Britain's Gurkha force into the context of Nepalese history, as well as that of the Indian and British Armies.
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.
The Land Of The Gurkhas Or The Himalayan Kingdom Of Nepal
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Author : W. Brook Northey
language : en
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
Release Date : 1998
The Land Of The Gurkhas Or The Himalayan Kingdom Of Nepal written by W. Brook Northey and has been published by Asian Educational Services this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with categories.
Gorkha
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Author : Sir Francis Ivan Simms Tuker
language : en
Publisher: London, Constable
Release Date : 1957
Gorkha written by Sir Francis Ivan Simms Tuker and has been published by London, Constable this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1957 with Gorkha (South Asian people). categories.