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.
| ISBN: | 9780750981675 |
| Publication date: | 21st October 2016 |
| Author: | Smith, E D |
| Publisher: | Spellmount |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |