- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; illustrated edition edition (7 Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747275777
- ISBN-13: 978-0747275770
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 557,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This goes beyond the normal boundaries of military history: travelling extensively in Nepal, Parker has met many Gurkhas to investigate the background to their traditional service to Britain and the threat that this is now under. He recounts famous battles during which these fighters collected a huge number of VCs, earning worldwide admiration.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is my first read of the Gurkhas and it truely is a remarkable representation of their bravery and heroism. The book first goes into a little history which is really fascinating and will definitely get you hooked. Later it gives accounts of how individual Gurkha's attained their Victoria crosses,it really does give a provocative feeling to the willpower they put in. Truly are the unsung heroes. Can't mention everything here, but I recommend it to anyone interested in the military and Gurkha history.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a good read, I just could not put the book down. The courage and heroism of these little hill men brillianty portrayed in the book made facinating and sometimes sad reading.
A must for any Militarian fan
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When I received this book for christmas I was more than a little surprised as I had never heard of it before. Not knowing what to expect I began to read about the history of these little hillmen.
By the time I was a couple of pages through I was hooked. There is so much we do not know about these people that we take for granted as servants of the British army.
For anybody interested in Military history this is a must read.
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Gurkha Greats!
Excellent book; it really captures why the Gurkhas are admired and adored by those who fight along side them, and why they are so feared by the enemy.
Published 15 months ago by Pereira1810
Are authors nowadays paid by the page?
This book is characterized by being stuffed with material that goes beyond its scope.
Right at the beginning there are multiple pages describing a trekking trip to Nepal... Read more
Right at the beginning there are multiple pages describing a trekking trip to Nepal... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dr Estranhoamor
Titans of Nepal
I served with the Gurkhas many years ago and have very fond memories of these ferocious warriors of Nepal. Read more
Published 19 months ago by David I. Howells
The Gurkhas
An excellent book,very informative,this was recommended to me by Khukuri House,the suppliers of Khukuris to the British Gurkhas & I can see why,the best guide to these wonderful... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2009 by W. G. Franks
Fantastic book.
Anyone having read this book will be left in no doubt what-so-ever...why Joanna Lumley is fighting for the Gurkhas to stay in our country. Read more
Published on 9 May 2009 by Steve G
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