Brigade of Gurkhas - The British Army
The Brigade of Gurkhas is a unique organisation in the British Army with a reputation of being amongst the finest and most feared soldiers in the world. There are currently over 4000 Gurkhas employed in the Brigade of Gurkhas across many trades.
Brigade of Gurkhas - Wikipedia
Gurkhas served as troops of the Company in the Pindaree War of 1817, in Bharatpur, Nepal in 1826, and the First and Second Sikh Wars in 1846 and 1848. During the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857, the Gurkha regiments remained loyal to the British, …
Gurkha Recruitment - The British Army
Find out more about each stage of Gurkha Selection by exploring the Phase 1 (Registration), Phase 2 (Initial Selection) and Phase 3 (Final Selection) links below.
Gurkha History - The British Army
On Indian independence in 1947, the ten Gurkha regiments were divided between India and Britain. A tripartite agreement between Britain, Nepal and India laid the foundations for Gurkha terms and conditions of service.
Gurkha - Wikipedia
The Gurkha Contingent (GC) of the Singapore Police Force was formed on 9 April 1949 from selected ex-British Army Gurkhas. It is an integral part of the police force and was raised to replace a Sikh unit that had existed prior to the Japanese occupation during the …
Who are the Gurkhas? - BBC News
2010年7月27日 · "Better to die than be a coward" is the motto of the world-famous Nepalese Gurkha soldiers who are an integral part of the British Army. They still carry into battle their traditional weapon...
Royal Gurkha Rifles - Wikipedia
The Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR) is a rifle regiment of the British Army, forming part of the Brigade of Gurkhas. Unlike other regiments in the British Army, RGR soldiers are recruited from Nepal, which is neither a dependent territory of the United Kingdom nor a member of the Commonwealth.
The Royal Gurkha Rifles - Gurkha Brigade Association
The Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR) is an infantry regiment of the British Army. It is manned by Nepali soldiers, and officers from Nepal and Britain, and it is this blend of cultures that makes the RGR unique. The Regiment consists of two battalions, one based in Brunei and one in Shorncliffe, UK.
The Gurkhas - National Army Museum
The Gurkhas have fought for the British since 1815. Here we explore their history and discover why they have long been regarded as among the finest and fiercest soldiers. 5 min read
The Royal Gurkha Rifles - The British Army
The Royal Gurkha Rifles are Infantry are manned by Nepali soldiers and officers; and British officers, it is this blend of cultures that makes the RGR unique. Gurkhas are known for their professionalism, fighting prowess, humour and humility.