The Gurkhas

The latest in the highly popular Europa Militaria series covers the training, equipment and weaponry of the world-famous Gurkha regiments. Renowned for their bravery and toughness, the Gurkhas have long formed an essential part of the British Army and have seen active service throughout the world. H...

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Main Author: Schulze, Carl
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Marlborough, UK Crowood press 2003
Series:Europa militaria no. 31
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Summary:The latest in the highly popular Europa Militaria series covers the training, equipment and weaponry of the world-famous Gurkha regiments. Renowned for their bravery and toughness, the Gurkhas have long formed an essential part of the British Army and have seen active service throughout the world. Here, military photographer and expert Carl Schulze provides a vivid account of what it is like to train and fight as a Gurkha using his unrivalled access to present over 100 remarkable photographs depicting the troops in action. A detailed commentary gives a full explanation of all aspects of their training as well as outlining the roles they perform.
Physical Description:64 p. ill. 26 cm.
ISBN:1861266286