Overview

The Gurkhas have a long and distinguished service record. This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the Gurkha rifles. It traces the 19th origins of the now famous Gurkha regiments and also covers their service history during the Great Mutiny and the 3rd Afghan War. During the two World Wars the Gurhah rifles performed countless tours of duty and their regimental battle honours listed in the book bear testimony to their extensive service. A series of full colour illustrations accompany the text.

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Author:   J.B.R. Nicholson ,  Michael Roffe
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Osprey Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.216kg
ISBN:  

9780850451962

ISBN 10:   0850451965
Pages:   50
Publication Date:   15 June 1974
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction · Early History · The Nepal War · Early Years · The Great Mutiny · Post-Mutiny Expansion · The Umbeyla Campaign · The 3rd Afghan War · Burma 2nd Assam · Chitral · The Tirah Campaign · Tibet 1903 · The World Wars · Partition · New Formations · Notes on Uniforms.

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The late Colonel Nicholson served in the Indian Army and was a founding member of the Sealed Knot Society, along with Brigadier P.D. Young. He was a prolific and talented author who worked on a number of Osprey titles. Michael Roffe is a talented illustrator of military subjects who has worked for Osprey for many years.

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