American Couple Reacts: When the British Fought The Gurkhas! 1814-1816 | FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

WOW, this is FASCINATING! Last year we first learned of the Gurkhas and we have so much respect for them. We wanted to learn about how they became part of the British Military. Well here it is! Only ONCE did the British fight against the Gurkhas and history was changed forever. Join us on this riveting true story, almost to hard to believe, to hear the story of how Foe turned to Friend! The Gurkhas are indeed mighty warriors and the British genius's for making their enemy their ally. Thank you SO much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our channel and it's FREE! Also, please click the Like button. Thank you for your support!

[@liverpoollass7600]

Please react to Britain's bravest soldiers Victoria Cross for valour. It is on the channel Timeline History documentaries. It is one of the best and many reactors have said how it is a great video as it tells the story of the medal itself and also some of the bravest soldiers who have won it. It is almost unbelievable the bravery told in this video. Please react to it, I guarantee you will both love it absolutely. 🙂🇬🇧👍

[@JG-fv9bv]

As another comment has asked , please watch Jeremy Clarksons What It Takes to Win The Victoria Cross For Valour

[@liverpoollass7600]

It is a great video, please make sure it is the video on the channel Timeline History documentaries, as some other channels have edited parts of the video and missed vital parts out. It is the original version on Timeline. Britain's bravest soldiers Victoria Cross for valour. You will both love it completely. 🇬🇧

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

We have said NUMEROUS TIMES we already watched that video, we will not be doing a reaction for that reason

[@Roz-y2d]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow Then what about ‘The greatest raid of all’. Jeremy Clarkson narrates it brilliantly.❤

[@samanthahadwin]

We in the U.K. have serious Respect for our Gurkhas also no same person crosses them!!!!

[@Lazmanarus]

Typo? Sane not same.

[@krissymarklewis1793]

no one messes with them.

[@samanthahadwin]

@@Lazmanarus sane!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@timhannah4]

*Samantha* ......Sane! Gorgeous X

[@Ontgo-dt9fc]

@@timhannah4 Hi daddy ☺️

[@cliffbetton8893]

We live in Surrey and there are many Gurkhas that have retired and live around here, due to the Military connections - Sandhurst, Aldershot etc. They live amongst the general population and many get jobs as security guards. They are calm, kind and friendly always willing to help. And as security guards they have an easy life - because NO ONE messes with a Gurkha in a combatative way. Their reputation is all they need to maintain a calm and happy peace. We love them. It is a truism of life that people who are really good at anything, do not have to keep on proving it, they have nothing to prove.

[@gailcrook2687]

Pleas read my comment

[@glennwhittaker197]

The last unit I served with in the British Army before leaving after 22 years was 10 QOGLR, Queens Own Gurkha Logistics Regiment 😌 Upon leaving I was presented my own Kukri knife 😌 Since leaving the Army I have driven many a Gurkha Regiment for public duties here in London & even spent a week driving the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas in Holland. They are always very polite. Thank you Natasha & Debbie for spreading the awesomeness of these people 👍🏼 🇬🇧🫶🏻🇺🇸

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thank you for your service 🙏🏻

[@lewissmith3896]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow I 2nd that.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

We British adore the Gurkhas! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DavidCalvert-mh9sy]

During WW11, the gurkhas fighting in Europe alongside the allies were the stuff of nightmares for German troops. In the past decade I have worked alongside these people in the nursing and caring industries here in Australia. Both male and female. They are some of the kindest and most gentle people I have ever had the honour of knowing.

[@alancameron6861]

they also fought in tthhe far east against japan everone who fought them feared them

[@jonlight670]

The actor Joanna Lumley ( from Absolutely Fabulous) whose father was a commander in the Gurkha regiments, fought for Gurkha rights. She helped get them UK military pensions and some UK settlement rights. They are the best bravest fighting force in the world.

[@bluesilvahalo3576]

My grandad was a warrant officer in the army and he said the Gurkhas were the best soldiers in the British army and he had a Gurkha knife the kukri given to him as a gift that I still have and treasure today. Nothing but love and respect for the Gurkhas ❤

[@vogonpoet5860]

One piece of Gurkha history not often mentioned is their part in the 1980s Falklands war. The parachute regiment, getting set for another bloody assault were suprised by a large number of Argentine troops surrendering. interogated later it turned out they had discovered thg Gurkhas were set to join the next attack and the commander decided to surrender to the paras rather than face the nepalese with their large sharp knives and reputation for eating their prisoners (this later being totally baseless, there is no proof or evidence that Gurkhas have ever eaten any human, but however this rumour started it saved a great many lives). Gurkhas are greatly respected and loved by the british army and the british public.

[@simonmetcalfe5926]

The Gurkhas were, and still are truly ferocious warriors. ✌️💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@copferthat]

Sir Ralph Turner, a former Gurkha officer, wrote of them...... “Bravest of the brave, most generous of the generous, never had country more faithful friends than you”.

[@AngelaVara-i4l]

My dad fought with the Ghurkas and he said they were the nicest people he ever met.

[@mothmagic1]

I can vouch for that statement as I was lucky enough to serve alongside them on a couple of deployments . They are great.

[@stevensmiththebrit]

same hear thay will do eneything for you and you can be restachuerd thay got your back

[@andybaker2456]

@user-gf1jt2hp4m Nepalese people in general are extremely warm, friendly, and kind. I'm in Nepal at the moment, and have been blown away by their hospitality.

[@thatindiandude4602]

​@@andybaker2456its true. Too bad they have us as their neighbours 😂

[@davecroad6277]

My late uncle fought alongside Gurkhas in ww2 against the Japanese and had total respect for them he said the one thing the Japanese feared the most was the Gurkhas

[@aussiegirl1166]

My dad served alongside the Gurkhas, we had two of them "adopt" us as a family and dad always joked, he knew we were safe with them in our family. They had the highest respect for the Scottish soldiers they worked along with, and the respect was given back in spades.

[@doubledigital_]

2 of my fave regiments 1 scotish and the gurkhas .. i hopefully dont need to tell you the scotish one xD

[@Jamescloherty]

More recently a VC was won by Diprasand Pun when he engaged approx 30 taliban with guns sandbags machine gun tripod, he is still serving with his unit

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Wow!!

[@Jamescloherty]

Forgot to say he was awarded the conspicuous gallantry cross. @@TheNatashaDebbieShow

[@debbie8674]

This was INCREDIBLE! SO interesting, captivating and I learned so much! The Gurkhas are BADASS!

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

They are!

[@terrym3837]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShowBrilliant soldiers and it took until recently they finally got pension rights the same as the rest of the armed forces that is shame on my governments of previous years

[@tonyhill7139]

My Grandad was in Burma WW2 with Gurkhas and he had massive respect for his comrades. He would always say if there was a Gurkha behind you there was no need to look back.

[@marydickinson2917]

Fabulous video, I love the Gurka regiment. Such lovely people. Our government should treat them better.

[@bernettewhitehead8653]

Here here🇬🇧👏👍

[@poonode]

In Afghanistan in 2010, Acting Sergeant Dipprasad Pun single-handedly fought off 30 Taliban soldiers. As Pun was keeping guard on the roof of a checkpoint, the attackers came at the complex from all sides with rocket-propelled grenades and AK-47s. It took less than an hour for Pun to kill them all. He went through all of his ammo-400 rounds and 17 grenades, as well as a mine that detonated-to defeat each attacker. When he ran out of ammo, a Taliban soldier climbed up to the roof, only to be hit with a machine-gun tripod that Pun threw at him. Pun’s valor was rewarded with a Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, the second-highest British military decoration awarded for bravery.

[@F11BAR84]

We have many Gurkhas locally and always had the ultimate respect for them, amazing people, brave and kind, truly epic soldiers.

[@stephensmith4480]

The Gurkhas are truly magnificent people. Brave, loyal and so respectful of others. A friend of mine who was in the British Army some twenty odd years ago served alongside them and he said that if you ever saw a Gurkha who wasn't smiling, you had a problem on your hands. God Bless our Gurkha Brothers 🙏🙏

[@newto74]

Loved that, nothing like a good old history lesson on a Sunday morning. Fascinating. Oh and thank you for having the trust and faith in me to be a moderator. It means a lot. I’m glad I found you both. You keep me sane my US sisters x

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Love ya Bro!

[@KEITH-jc6gs]

Often see a few them shopping in one of our local supermarkets. Mostly little fellas with a ready smile and so polite. It's hard to believe what they can and have done. I love them and have nothing but total respect..

[@andybaker2456]

This is timely, I'm actually in Kathmandu, Nepal at the moment! The Nepalese are the most warm, welcoming people. Whenever someone asks me where I'm from and I tell them I'm English, they smile from ear to ear! You can buy those Gurkha knives everywhere...I might bring one home as a souvenir. 😊

[@13REX]

I use to work in mental health and I looked after a Royal Marine who served in Borneo in the 1960s with the Gurkhas..He told me they were fearless and so professional and perfect jungle soldiers..He said even the Marines felt safe having the Gurkha Rifles attached to them..I looked after a few Veterans and police officers who were mentally damaged n some way but very interesting people to talk too.Bless them all.

[@foxy7674.]

served with the Gurkhas in Afganistan, polite respected, friendly, helpful, and proud to be a gurkha and fight for the UK, you do not mess with them.and their food wow.

[@andrewobrien6671]

My Grandad trained Gurkha in WWI. The respect and love that the British people have for them is unbelievable.

[@robertwatford7425]

I've known about the Gurkhas for years, but not the details of their introduction into the UK Services. Thank you for that.

[@glastonbury4304]

The Gurkhas are the best soldiers in the world ...absolute warriors ❤

[@Zoro007]

The Gurkha's in my opinion are the greatest fighting people in the world and our armed forces have never truly given them the full respect they truly deserve. Fantastic people..!!!!

[@robertharris8912]

If you've not researched it yet, Natasha and Debbie, look out for Rorkes Drift where the Welsh Regiment of 100 men defended a battle from 4000 of Zulus in around 12 hours of intense fighting. Earier that day, 20,000 Zulus defeated 2000 British soldiers, killing 1,300 of them. It holds the record for the most number of Victoria Crosses won in a single battle, and is dramatised in the film Zulu. It's worth checking out and definitely worth seeing the film, which stars Michael Caine.

[@johngardiner6800]

There's a rumour that a Gurkha can creep up behind you and tie your boot laces together without you knowing. My late friend was in the army in Germany and were taken out to a location at the bottom of a hill of corn. They were told to look at the top of the hill where a line of Gurkhas were standing. They were told to keep an eye on them. The Gurkhas disappeared and some fifteen minutes later they were pushed in the back upon this they all fell down as their boot lases had been tied. This he assured me was a true story.

[@-heathen-3622]

My uncle was a warrant officer in the royal Welsh regiment. He was presented with a kukri knife by the Gurkhas regiment he was training, he said it was a massive honour.

[@Ontgo-dt9fc]

109k subscribers now! Well done ladies! 🎉

[@harpothehealer]

Way off back in the day I worked with Gurkha Regiments and before me My father in WW2 for liberation of Burma. We both had different experiences. He never spoke to me about it until I came off active service in the early 80s just before his death shared some amazing stories with me. You might like the film 'The man who would be King' Kipling where a great character in the film epitomises the Gurkha character. Great channel

[@tannoys2008]

Literally some of the nicest people you'll ever meet the Nepalese, both talking about the Gurkas and about family.

[@johnnybeer3770]

Ĺovely ladies , as a 14 y/o schoolboy in the late 50's our english teacher ( an ex Royal navy captain) related the story one of the Gurkha raiding parties he landed in a night time raid . The leader on returning to the ship presented him with a little bag containing a pair of Japanese ears . He thanked him but said they might rot in the heat .Thinking he had insulted me he drew his Khukri, nicked his own finger ( they have to draw blood if they unsheathe it ) and gave the knife to him .He brought it into school to show us . He said it was his most treasured procession. 🇬🇧

[@Mike-lb1hx]

After the end of the 1814-16 war the British raised a campaign medal for those who had fought in the campaign / war. To their surprise a large number of Gurkhas turned up demanding their medals with the logic they fought in it too

[@LilMonkeyFella87]

In the 90s, there was a famous Gurkha documentary which showed their training and history. Really good stuff. It's on here albeit low quality but its watchable. It's an hour long, though it is on here, it's by the BBC, so can always watch it off here. Look up "The Gurkhas (BBC 1995)"

[@cheryltotheg2880]

Watching while preparing lunch during the lunch break in the cricket . Fascinating stuff

[@markjones127]

I remember when I was 6 watching a race up the highest mountain in England and Wales, Snowdon, and there were 6 Gurkhas running, curiously they never raced up and down pouring with sweat and gasping for breath like the rest of the nutters, they just kept as a group and jogged up and down finishing together and barely out of breath, I've learnt since that they're legendary mountain runners, there's a brilliant documentary about the entry procedure for the Gurkhas and some of the hill running they have to do carrying heavy weights is insane.

[@jettser17UK]

Gurkas are highly respected worldwide! We salute them! 🙏🗺️

[@jackierichardson901]

Thank you girls sorry I missed the live stream these men deserve our upmost respect true warriors my grandchildren have there photo took with these amazing soldiers at the Remembrance Sunday parade so humble and kind x x

[@scottmccarter861]

superb video a much forgotten part of our long military history and national story. God bless love you both.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thank you Scott! God Bless you too!

[@jamielindsay1506]

A very poignant video this morning. I loved it! Much respect to The Gurkha's, they are an integral part of the British Army. There was a documentary with Joanna Lumley, you should definitely check it out.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Link on Patreon?

[@LilMonkeyFella87]

Does she have a Gurkha documentary? 🤔. Dont know that one. I know she has an India documentary, which was a bit controversial. Majority of her works are by BBC though and not good for here (I've tried). She has an strong family history in the military, in particular in India, going back near 200 years. Her father was in the Gurkha rifle regiment if I recall and he was saved by Tul Bahadur Pun.

[@jamielindsay1506]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow I have looked around for it but no sign anywhere. Will keep on looking for you.

[@jamielindsay1506]

​@@LilMonkeyFella87I remember watching something about it, it must've been about 15 years ago. Yes, her India documentary didn't go down well in some quarters.

[@whitefox2336]

I believe she was instrumental in getting the British government to pay for the Gurkha regiments veteran pensions in the UK.

[@chrisgranger6281]

Hi guys, whilst serving in the RAF, in 1999, I had a four month tour in the Falklands working on 1435 Flt Tornado's. Although the garrison at Mount Pleasant is mostly RAF personnel there is always a British Army regiment who are there for 6 months. The regiment who were there during my time were the Ghurkha rifles. I have never met a more friendly and professional bunch of guys ever.

[@markduggan3451]

The Gurkha is the most feared of all, and rightly so.

[@pabmusic1]

My maternal grandfather, whom I never knew, was in the Royal Artillery in WW1 attached to a Gurkha regiment in Mesopotamia. Apparently, Gurkhas would leave the trenches at night and later return with Turkish heads.

[@lesleyriseam1282]

My Great Uncle Tom who I never met served in the Shropshire Regiment in Mesopotamia . My older brother as a child liked to put on his pith helmet . When he died he left my brother the helmet for safe keeping . My brother still cherishes it .

[@kingfisher_man]

I live in Sandhurst in the UK where the Royal Military Academy is based. We have both retired and serving Gurkhas living here. They're very quiet people, who keep themselves to themselves. But they are highly respected here. As they should be.

[@peckelhaze6934]

I have the utmost respect for the Gurkha's, incredibly brave. Some are based in my (military) city so often see them and their families, who live here now. The Japanese were terrified of them in WWII. The Gurkha's find it an honour to fight with us, we find it an honour they want to. The test, for them to join, is extremely tough.

[@shanewaterman4125]

The Gurkhas were the regiment in the British army that the Waffen SS feared so much, in at least one case, where they knew they were coming their way, they ran off! The Waffen SS was the regiment which served alongside the Wermacht (regular German army). It was full of dyed-in-the-wool, highly indoctrinated Nazis who spared no one in a battle. However, the British discovered (it's not clear how) that fear of the Gurkhas was rife among the rank and file Waffen SS troopers. We then exploited this several times in uncoded messages 'revealing' the Gurkhas positions - and let the SS work it out for themselves! 😂 Hence, in a couple of confirmed cases the Waffen SS 'bottled it' and ran away!!! We also used the same tactic with the two most feared Scottish regiments: The Black Watch, and The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. There's a great quote of a saying the Waffen SS had about the two of them, which translates as "when you hear the bagpipes, you know you're f***ed!!" 😂

[@tim1812h]

Debbie not Natasha late lol. A great video Girls and massive respect to the Gurkhas. Such a gentle people but once roused deadly. Love, hugs and prayers from Sussex, UK.

[@xDTx12So]

Served alongside several Gurkha. Some of the nicest people I’ve ever met and more than happy to call brothers.

[@TheEclecticBeard]

Hope y'all ladies are doing well. Just noticed ya'll are over 100k. Congrats!!! Wow how the time has flown. Kudos on the achievement and continued output of quality reactions.

[@katemarriner1172]

Was fascinated by todays video. Always a well chosen source,but todays was especially wonderful. What could have been a hard watch was from someone that draws you in & makes you interested. As always can't wait for the next one.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thanks Kate!!

[@susanashcroft2674]

As a child visiting London with her family in the 70's I saw The Gurkhas and couldn't believe how fast they marched.

[@michaelfoster5577]

They march at the standard British Light Infantry pace, 140 steps per minute.

[@kennethfarrand-collins6405]

Thank you ladies, as always a top class react. Added a few things I did not know;which was great. Thanks again, stay well and happy. Respect from Down Under.

[@alysoncaddick6344]

On one of our London weekends, we had the pleasure to watch the Gurkhas on duty as it was their turn to guard the palaces. The pride they demonstrated was like no other regiment we've witnessed. I read a book written by someone who had served during the Falklands war. He described how the Gurkhas were given the task of guarding captured Argentinian soldiers. With typical British dark humour, the Argentinians were told that if the Gurkhas smiled at you, they were considering killing you, but also told the Gurkhas that the captives were nervous, so instructed them to smile at them!

[@LB-my1ej]

Watch the Gurkhas when they March they go double time, it’s brilliant and they are a formidable enemy.

[@joannesmart6021]

Can you imagine having a history teacher like Chris in school?! It would have been my favourite subject!

[@timmistorey5989]

My dad was a career soldier and loved it. I used to be scared of the gurkha. They never seemed to smile. True warriors and have the maddest respect from us Britts

[@RobertLloyd-f3p]

Nepalese are believed to be decendants of Ghengis Khan's Mongolian empire, firece fighters all. British mentality probably sits like a best mate next to our Gurkha's. I remember training with the US infantry who gave us some rousing speaches about valour and laying down your life for your country, our staff sageant got up and gave us a mouthful lambasting our American guests, the sanitised point is 'You lot will not die for your country! Your country has spent a lot of tax payers money training you lot so you owe em. You don't lay down your life for your country, you make some other f---er lay down his life for theirs'. Big grins on British faces, confusion on GI faces. That stoic attitude is what the Gurkha's faced and respected.

[@entirely-English]

This was really interesting. I knew about the Gurkhas and my father taught me about the respect they deserve, but I had no idea about this idea. Thanks for sharing

[@The.Android]

One very important advantage Gurkhas have over most Westerners/lowlanders is their genetics. Gurkhas' genetics allow them to utilize oxygen more efficiently at high altitudes (anaerobic metabolism) where oxygen is less abundant and therefore able to function and perform better than lowlanders in the same environment.

[@Vivalasvegas123]

I worked with the Gurkhas in central America when I was in the army and they are the most respectful and pleasant people ever, wonderful guys and brilliant soldiers

[@alanbatt]

what a facinating reaction. I even learnt more about the Gurkhas, I'm from UK

[@garyjordan4735]

The best fighting force in the World.

[@davidberesford7009]

As a general rule if people behave politely and respectfully do not annoy them. Lovely to see you gaining an insight to the Gurkhas. Keep Reacting!

[@Really-hx7rl]

I did my basic training at Aldershot in the mid 80s and the one thing I remember about the Gurkhas is they were always suited and booted and smart...whether in uniform or in civilian clothing and that always seemed to he a suit!

[@robert-hh2ft]

another great history video ladies!!!chris isnt too shabby either!!!!

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

How many days do you have now?

[@robert-hh2ft]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow 16!!!!! i feel loads better already...im not going back now feels like im coming back to life already!!!

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

@@robert-hh2ft Keep going!!!! We believe in you!!

[@robert-hh2ft]

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[@robert-hh2ft]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow i only whish that more folks could understand ,that the last thing alcoholism is ,is a joke....in no way is it funny AT ALL.

[@alanflint7732]

Nat, I love the way you say "No" It's almost worth making an improper suggestion, just to hear you say it. Lol. X

[@mattbentley9270]

The Gurkhas base in Aldershot in the UK is just about 3 miles from where I live, see them everywhere, such nice people

[@skipper409]

Some of the Gurkhas raised annually by the British are sent to the Singapore Police force - they were utilised originally because Singapore has Chinese and Malay citizens - the Gurkhas were the only ones who could be used offensively against either group without claims of prejudice

[@kathrynmcintosh2726]

Hello from wet and stormy Perth Western Australia 🌧️☔

[@Paul66Rutter]

Living in Farnborough, the Gurkha brigades are located a short distance away in Church Crookham. Post military service these Nepalese have found careers in security and driving the local buses. Given the reputation and respect in which these men are held, it is very rare that any person crosses them. They are very polite and even address ordinary citizens as "sir" in conversation. Our local borough, Rushmoor, has a Buddhist population of 8%, which is three times the number of Christian church-goers. There are also a good selection of Nepalese restaurants locally.

[@Chunky246]

In the Falklands War many Argentinian soldiers surrendered when they heard they were facing Gurkhas.....

[@angeladormer6659]

I had the honour of meeting quite a few Ghurkas in my job. They are immaculate in their hygiene and appearance. They are extremely respectful. We British are extremely lucky that they choose to fight for and with us. My ex father- in- law was a life soldier, with an honourable family tradition in the same army regiment, met and lived with the Ghurkas for a period, and they are warriors without comparison. It is said that far eastern enemies were terrified of them. They were stealthy and letha say you didn't know they were there until they killed you. There is a poem that starts, "There's a green-eyed yellow idol to the north of Katmandu" ❤❤👵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌹🌹🌹

[@michelletrudgill4573]

Wow well done girlies that was so interesting, will get my husband to watch as he is interested in all war stuff he was a go to for our nieces and nephews for information. Will watch again as did miss bits. ❤❤👏👏

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

It's hard in Live Chat!

[@johexxkitten]

I LOVE the Gurkhas, my boss used to do a lot of PR work for them, so I saw them regularly, lovely guys... I was in hospital just as COVID major restrictions were stepping down. But I saw LOADS of the Gurkhas bringing in patients to the wards. I was on a green ward (everyone was negative) then they had red wards (patients were positive). Apparently to make ambulance crews stretch further, a crew would be a medically trained crew member & a Gurkha to help moving patients & to drive the ambulances. Some of the crews were fully run by Gurkhas as a lot of their soldiers had some field medical training. There are so many urban legends about how fierce the Gurkhas are. I despised our government for even considering not giving these guys dual citizenship, I signed every petition available, made calls, raised donations and got to work with the ever gorgeous Joanna Lumley. I truly cannot praise these Soldiers highly enough 💜💜💜

[@frankdoyle9066]

Thank you ladies, I cried all the way through. But I have been out with friends for a couple of pints this Sunday afternoon!!! So that may be a contributing facture.

[@Mikey13Morales]

Very educational, these video's .

[@palerider4015]

Hi Natasha & Debbie…… You obviously have an interest in this area. Mentioned before on other shows you have done, highly recommend you watch Jeremy Clarkson’s presentation on the Victoria Cross, which includes contributions from the brave Gurkhas.

[@TheVigilant109]

Great video. There is a monument to Sir Rollo Gillespie in his home town of Comber, Northern Ireland

[@cctvmanbob]

LEGENDS! Loved and respected by all uk veterans 🙏

[@kelly6504]

I live literally next door to HQ barracks for the Gurkhas & recently went to their Nepalis family day celebrations on Base. A charity I volunteer for had a stall there, seemed silly not to volunteer when I lived so close. They had some of the really old uniforms on display & being worn, they were fabulous

[@bernettewhitehead8653]

Britain's best fighting regiment without doubt👏🇬🇧👍

[@moonshayde]

When I was a kid we lived in Brunei & went on a 'jungle survival' trip with the Gurkhas & British Army for a week. After a long journey by Jeep we then had to trek through the jungle, sometimes on soaked plank walkways over the rivers in the rain until we got to our camp location, meeting headhunters in their village along the way for a 'tea break' where we left gifts for their ancestors skulls! We then had to clear the jungle for our camp site with machetes & used the smaller trees to make our beds. The Gurkhas would cook amazing curries for us although I didn't even want to try the leech curry...the leeches were acquired by the Gurkhas laying in the stream to gather the leeches...yuk - just as well that we had our British Army rations to eat! We were also taught how to creep up on an encampment & what could be used for food & medicine. Was the most amazing experience

[@nicksykes4575]

There's a saying you may like, "be wary of a big man with a small knife and a scowl, be more wary of a small man with a big knife and a smile".

[@RichieFairlamb]

I was stationed In Bau at the time with the 4th Royal tank regiment we were in the same barracks..I also served alongside of them further up Sarawak at a place called Sungai Tenggang...They were excellent soldiers and always very smart on parade..The Indonesians were very wary of them and had every good right to be..The british army at the time of WWII onwards alway tied their boot lace in a straight line..The reason being the enemy tied theirs in the usual zigzag way..The Ghurkhas were silent killers and and could crawl up to you at night without you being aware..Feel your bootlaces ..If they were zigzag,,It was goodnight soldier..

[@ducatobeing]

I took part in a Civil Defence training experiment with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles. They were polite, good humoured and intelligent, you could not ask for better. At the end of the two weeks, I was given a presentation Kukri.

[@AB_Deck]

My dad was seconded to the Ghurkas in Borneo whilst we lived in Hong Kong. I have his 1965 Gurkha knives, both the functional one and the decorated handle dress one.

[@Christi2uk]

My favourite regiment was always The Green Howards a lot of my family served in this regiment, The Gurkhas always my second 💙 total respect for them

[@truckingganes879]

Hellooooo. i have to say about this video goosebumps all over. this video was awesome i fully enjoyed this. alot i would Love to see more of this kind of content. 👍😍😁

[@vanessacare2615]

Very Interesting sorry it take a while to watch this been busy.

[@stevensmiththebrit]

i have had the priverlage as a para to train with and servie as a Gurkha and was presented my own Kukri knife wich i still have and cherish. thay make the mareins look like chuldren

[@richeels68]

Love your t-shirt Natasha!

[@chsh1]

I love the Gurkha's when i was in the Royal Engineers I had the pleasure of parading with them. They were very respectful and polite .... and you could feel that we were part of something a bit special...it was cool

[@jillwilliamson4825]

My dad & mum couldn't praise the gurkhas enough he fought with them in italy & north africa in ww2 my mum was in the wraf thanks guys 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@glenfisher728]

The Gurkas are hardcore . The have a large barracks in Singapore and are detailed with providing personal protection for the Prime minister , politicians and other dignatories. The Nepalese are some of the nicest people you will ever meet .

[@PiushDahal]

@Natasha & Debbie if you know, Ochterlony was an American who figured out ways to fight in the mountains as well as who started Gurkha recruitment. If he wasn't there or if Gurkhas and Sikhs joined together or maybe with Maratha too against East India Company, the Indian subcontinent would have an alternate history. East India company tricked as he made an agreement with Sikha not to fight with the British right before attaching Nepal. Nabab or Uradh actually paid the British bill to war against Nepal. Gorkhas reached out to Sikhs as well as China but they were left alone to fight against the East Indian company without any help from anyone in 1814-16 (noted Ukriane-Russia war in the second year that Ukrian has West' support, in case of Nepal back then it's no support from anyone else) This forced the Suguali Treaty as Nepal lost all annexation from 25 years before 1814 about one-third of the country at that time, but maintain independence so the only triangular flag survived.