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: | 9781862273825 |
Publication date: | 20th October 2007 |
Author: | E D Smith |
Publisher: | Spellmount an imprint of The History Press |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 192 pages |
Genres: |
Military history Special and elite forces |