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The Gurkhas: The Inside Story of the World's Most Feared Soldiers (Paperback)

by John Parker (Author)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Headline (23 May 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0755314158
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755314157
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 93,415 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #19 in  Books > History > Military History > Military Life & Institutions > Regiments
    #78 in  Books > History > World History > 1751-1900

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Their ferocity is as legendary as their loyalty to the British Monarch and their regimental histories are crammed with acts of incredible bravery and sacrifice. Their reputation as fearsome fighting men remains undisputed and the mere threat of their kukri knives has put the fear of God into opposing forces throughout the world.

John Parker’s book is a fascinating testimony to the Gurkhas - a fighting force that stands dramatically apart in British military history.

About the Author
John Parker, a journalist and former Fleet Street editor, has undertaken many investigative projects in his writing career with topics ranging from the Mafia to Northern Ireland. His numerous books include several military bestsellers including COMMANDOS, DEATH OF A HERO and SBS: THE INSIDE STORY OF THE SPECIAL BOAT SERVICE.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, 12 Sep 2003
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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.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A journey through history packed with Facts and statistics, 1 Feb 2000
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

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ghurkas, 7 Jan 2000
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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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