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The Gurkhas: Special Force

By: Chris Bellamy
Narrated by: Seán Barrett
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The Gurkhas have fought on behalf of Britain and India for nearly 200 years. As brave as they are resourceful, they have earned a reputation as devastating fighters, with an unswerving loyalty to the Crown. But who are the Gurkhas?

Award-winning historian Chris Bellamy uncovers the Gurkhas` origins in the Hills of Nepal, the extraordinary circumstances in which the British decided to recruit them, and their rapid emergence as elite troops. Bellamy looks at the wars the Gurkhas have fought this century, from the two world wars through the Falklands to Iraq and Afghanistan, and examines their remarkable status now, when each year 11,000 hopefuls apply for just over 170 places in the British Army Gurkhas.

©2011 Chris Bellamy (P)2012 Isis Publishing Ltd Military Military Science War Imperialism Middle East

Critic Reviews

"thoroughly researched and clearly written." ( Observer)
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Great book about one of the most feared small armies in the world. Highly recommended..

Legendary Soldiers

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Well written and we'll read.

Gladly recommend to anyone interested in the history of these fine soldiers

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