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Gurkhas, The

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Elite - 19th Century

MSRP old price: $17.95


Product Info

Title
Gurkhas, The
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Publish Year
1995
Dimensions
9x11x.75"
NKG Part #
1818973891
MFG. Part #
OSPELI049
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI49

Description

The origins of the Gurkhas date back to 1815, when one of the most skilled and determined opponents that the British soldier had to overcome in battle was the Nepalese warrior. The British were so impressed with the military skills of these fighters that they began recruiting units exclusively from Nepal. From this beginning grew the now famous Gurkha units. This volume examines the development of the Gurkhas through the various wars and confrontations of the 19th century, through the First World War, Second World War and the various postwar conflicts including Malaya, Borneo and the Falklands.