Gurkhas at War: Eyewitness Accounts from World War II to Iraq

Gurkhas at War: Eyewitness Accounts from World War II to Iraq
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The result of unprecedented in-depth interviews with Gurkha soldiers past and present, Gurkhas at War depicts key military campaigns of the twentieth century. These eyewitness accounts cover the lengthy battles against the Japanese in Burma, the action against Communist rebels in Malaya and Hong Kong, plus more recent deployment of Gurkhas in the Falklands, the Gulf, the Balkans, and East Timor. The result is a powerful and intimate introduction to Gurkha culture and recruiting traditions and an insider s view on the numerous issues facing the Gurkhas today in Nepal and in context with the British Army.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer Naval Institute Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2007-06-29
EANs 9781591143178

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