Valour: The History of the Gurkhas (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781862273825)

Since the short and bloody war between Nepal and Britain in 1814-15, Gurkha volunteers, ever mindful of the their motto, 'It is better to die than be a coward', have fought and died for Britain, including in recent years in the Falklands, Afghanistan and Iraq. In the Second World War an astonishing quarter of a million Gurkhas fought aginst Germany and Japan. They have been awarded thirteen Victoria Crosses. Includes detailed appendices include all regimental changes and battle honours.

Author: E. D. Smith
ISBN-10: 1862273820
ISBN-13: 9781862273825
Publisher: Spellmount Publishers
Language: English
Published: 10/20/2007
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.70h x 6.70w x 0.50d