The Gurkhas [Osprey Military] [Elite Series]

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pp [2] 64.This is number 49 in the Osprey Elite series.See our military history catalogue for further items on this subject..”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 (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), and the various postwar conflicts including Malaya, Borneo and the Falklands.”

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ISBN 1855323575
ISBN13 9781855323575
Number of pages 64
Original Title The Gurkhas [Osprey Military] [Elite Series]
Published Date 1993
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication London
Edition First Edition
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pp [2] 64.This is number 49 in the Osprey Elite series.See our military history catalogue for further items on this subject..”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 (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), and the various postwar conflicts including Malaya, Borneo and the Falklands.”

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Weight 1 kg