The Gurkha Way: A New History Of Gurkhas John Sadler Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία World

In The 18Th Century Town Of Gorkha Just North Kathmandu Ruler Prithvi Narayan Fought Campaigns Against His Neighbours And British During Fighting Warriors Renowned For Their Aggression Courage Gained Respect Who Appreciated That Steadfast Would Make Excellent Soldiers Upon Declaration Peace 1816 A Partnership Was Born This Alliance Play Vital Role Uk Defence Over Next Two Centuries From Surviving Indian Mutiny 1857 Jungles Burma To Khyber Pass Which Keep Gurkhas Action Ninety Years First World War Sent Regiment Trenches Where Battalion After Decimated Some 20 Gurkha Battalions Were Deployed Second Soon Increased 45 Following Dunkirk Around 250 000 Serve Most Significantly Africa But Also Served With Distinction Italian Campaign Monte Cassino As Well Decisive Battles Imphal Kohima Far East Whilst Saw Drop Overall Numbers Post-War They Have Continued Integral Contributions Many Operations Including Falklands Afghanistan Book Examines Extensively Special Focus On Operation Herrick Way John Sadler Tells Story Inception Modern Day Through Interviews Unpublished Diaries Correspondence 200 Years\ Experience These Steadfastly Loyal Are Link An Imperial Past Key Component Army There Is No Other Comparable Unit Any World\ S Armies (With Obvious Exception Army) Or One More Respected Loved By Σελίδες: 344 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm