Valour: A History of the Gurkhas

by E.D.Smith (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $3.45

  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.

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  Hardcover
  1997

  $3.45

  The Gurkha regiments began in 1815 and have continued their tradition right through to the present in Hong Kong, Cyprus, and the Falklands. The author traces the history of these regiments in this illustrated book.