American Guardsman Reacts | Gurkhas

[@francisalderson4469]

The Gurkhas are not hired, they are not mercenaries. They serve with pride as members of the British Army. Their bravery is legendary, hence why so many of them have won the Victoria Cross, along with other gallantry medals. I was honoured to meet several of them during my 12 years in the military: there is no finer soldier than the Gurkha.

[@danielw5850]

I was offended by that throwaway remark too.

[@dangermouse9348]

They are mercenaries. They are not mercenary. Mercenary - a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army. They are also fearless and incredibly loyal and deserve every measure of respect they receive.

[@geoffadams389]

To call the gurkhas mercenaries is wrong.if those in the U. S military have had the honour and privilege to have worked along side these fine men will appreciate how committed the gurkhas are. On the other hand having not served your country calling out the gurkhas as mercenaries you are probably an over privileged son/daughter of some multi national conglomerate and Jewish. There for ignorant

[@dangermouse9348]

@@geoffadams389 They are mercenaries by definition. That is not in any way a comment on their honour or capabilities. I love the Ghurkas. They fascinate me. The UK could never ask for braver or more loyal troops. However, they are mercenary troops.

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

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[@1chish]

The Ghurkas are THE most fiercest fighters bar none. They are also the smartest of drill and dress. They also happen to be the most courteous and polite people when you meet them. Exceptional people.

[@nanny7996]

Every single Brit respects and loves the Gurkhas

[@CollieDog24]

Absolutely right ,we were asking about a military show a few years ago and we happened to turn up at a base habited by a company of Gurkhas and they were very helpful and polite and pointed us in the right direction.Greatest repect for the Gurkhas.

[@darrenjones5885]

The Gurkhas aren’t mercenaries. When they swear loyalty they mean it. My grandad fought in WW2 and said they were the finest soldiers he ever met. He also had very high regards for the Kiwis he served with.

[@dangermouse9348]

They are mercenaries. Mercenary - a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army. They are also fearless and incredibly loyal and deserve every measure of respect they receive.

[@streaky81]

@@dangermouse9348 they were originally, these days it's a little more complex than that, they essentially become British citizens for all intents and purposes. They are not "hired" as suggested in the video, they are a regular unit of the British Army and go wherever the British Army goes, usually fairly high on the order of battle.

[@markscouler2534]

Mercs donh get awarded the VC you silly sod they are part of thr brtish army ffs the French foreign legion are mercenaries

[@saxonstacker7269]

The loveliest of people, the most fearsome in war. And very very polite , well mannered, honourable, and the biggest of smiles.

[@hughfranklin4002]

The 55 pound basket they run up hill with is carried on the back, it has a strap on it that goes around the head, across the forehead. These guys are some of the politest gentle people, until you cross them, they have won a shed load of Victoria Crosses. There motto is better dead than a coward. We the UK general public love them.

[@robertmac8287]

Id also like to point out that this is much harder than you think. Most of us ground pounders have done yomps like this in our time full kit, fully loaded with weapon, its no easy task on a good day, the difference with the Gurkhas is the altitude your doing it at. Nepal is already 10000ft on average above sea level, so your already starting your run at 10'000 ft and now you your doing the yomp, this is one of the things that make these men exceptional. Ayo Gorkhali!

[@tango6nf477]

Our Gurkhas are not mercenaries they are a highly respected, valued and loved integral part of the UK 's armed forces. Their honour, integrity, honesty and loyalty are second to none. This is why they are so respected and appreciated. Please do not associate them with mercenaries, it is lacking respect to do so, thank you.

[@orwellboy1958]

As a very small child my family took me to an open day at Bassingbourne barracks, Hertfordshire. There was a detachment of Gurkhas there, I remember my dad telling me that they were fearsome soldiers, we met a few of them and they were so respectful and friendly and even took time to talk to a little runt like me. I told my dad they didn't seem frightening at all. I'm a lot older and a lot wiser now.

[@davidhoward5392]

Special place in the British military hearts for these guys, well mannered and courteous but you do not want to cross these guys fierce

[@brustar5152]

My father, a CanadianTroop Sgt tank commander in a \Recce group told stories of the Gurkhas attached to them as "scouts". He had no end of praise for those little guys. They were very adept at mustering at night and disappearing on a "scouting" mission whereupon the results of their night's work would be found during the next day's move forward - dead Germans still in their cots.

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

Not only the military.. Years ago when I was living if Suffolk a local shopping centre had a problem with teens hanging around after school and during the holidays. So they hired a couple of security guards, some retired Gurkhas. Problem solved before they even arrived but a surprise result was that the teens continued to congregate there and made friends with the Gurkhas, and even more surprising was that the army gained a lot of recruits as a result. Those previously bored teens became friends with the security guards and were impressed enough that they decided to join up, successfully. It featured in the EADT at the time, both before they arrived and later after they'd been there a year they did a follow-up. Successful all around and a group of otherwise aimless teens who'd probably have otherwise ended up unemployed found careers. One (I knew his father) enlisted to the catering corp, qualified as a chef and made a career out of catering in the army and then later (20 years later) in civvy street. All thanks to those Gurkha security guards. Truly a great people.

[@Bellemorte999]

As a Veteran I have had the honour of meeting several Ghurkas, and whilst being the most fearsome of our regiments, they are such lovely polite and gentle, people who are so proud to serve our Monarch. All 3 branches of the military in the UK afford them the highest respect, as to our citizens. They are revered in our country. The Kukri has been used by the Ghurkas for centuries and is believed to go back to the the 13th century. It is said that blood must be shed every time a kukri is drawn from its scabbard - but nobody knows for sure if that is true.

[@gregw1973]

Love Gurkhas.... Met a few ex Gurkhas doing security van work and all great people. Can be so childlike for people so ferocious in battle.

[@rayjennings3637]

At 03:31 the presenter says that Gurkhas are hired for service in a number of countries and those countries mentioned have all had contingents of thousands of British troops present, either as British Army fighting troops or because of their special abilities, in East Timor, the Gurkhas were present as part of the UN Force. The British Army has a full Brigade of Gurkhas which has just over 4,000 soldiers. In addition, there is a specialised Engineer Regiment and two Rifle Battalions plus a Signals Regiment. Whilst I cannot speak for other countries, I can say that Britain doesn't 'hire' Gurkhas. They are as much a part of the British Army as I was for 14 years!

[@gingerbaker4390]

The americans always explain things wrong. It's because there's not much knowledge of the outside world, history and cultures.

[@rayjennings3637]

@@gingerbaker4390 You're probably right there, Ginger. Loved your drumming, by the way!

[@jimdaw65]

On a personal note, there's a Gurkha regiment stationed in my home-town. We're very proud that they live here.

[@andrewlaw]

Their regiment motto says it all, "better to die than to be a coward". You won't find an army anywhere in the world that doesn't respect and revere the Gurkha's.

[@alansmith8694]

Wonderful people great soldier's they have been a true friend too the UK and have our undying love and respect.

[@neilmorrison7356]

My father fought with them in Burma. Also they provide the demonstration troops and enemy at RMA Sandhurst and from personal experience they are really good.

[@geoffadams389]

The Gurkhas along with the seihks were among some of the most loyal soldiers. Some of our finest personnel. Dont sod around with these beautiful brave men.

[@ycul21]

I remember from a young age being taught to always remember what the Ghurkas have done for Britain. They are the bravest most loyal body of men and we are proud of their service, past and present. To leave their home and family to serve in another country is wonderful. Thanks to all of you.

[@madabbafan]

The Gurkhas are the most polite and generous people you could ever hope to meet. Unless you are the enemy...in that case god help you, as no one else can.

[@jasenwright1178]

Great people, great regiment! Proud to have been associated with them!

[@malcolmsleight9334]

It is believed that as vicious as the Japanese were in WW2, even they were afraid of the Gurkhas. Stories say that they would triple the guards if they heard there was a Gurkha unit nearby.

[@ndr8469]

So are the Taliban 😂

[@sandacathan9787]

My father fought alongside these wonderful soldiers during the Second World War in Ceylon, Aden and Burma. The Gurkhas have their Barracks in Brecon, South Wales.

[@keithrudd8003]

I’m the British Army there is a saying, if a Ghurka stops smiling, you have a very big problem, in a very small package..

[@davidgraham5242]

britain had lots of great fighters from around the world,my father was in the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) the gurkas sister regiment but he went on patrol in malaya with Iban Dayaks also known as the borneo headhunters

[@Ayns.L14A]

Since it's creation there have been approx 30 Victoria Crosses awarded to Gurkha Soldiers.

[@malcolmsleight9334]

And I believe 2 of those were Grandfather in WW2 and Grandson in either Iraq or Afghanistan.

[@paulj7736]

@@malcolmsleight9334 If you mean Sgt Dipprasad Pun; he only won the tier two level Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in Afghanistan. The last Gurkha to win the VC is L/Cpl Rambahadur Limbu in 1965.

[@andrewmstancombe1401]

In my comment to some other commentary, I mentioned that I knew of three VCs. I meant in the 20th century. I knew there were more but couldn't think how many. So, thanks for letting me know. One thing I'd say is it seems the British were colour blind when it came to recognition of Bravery, Sikhs, Gurkha, West Indians or whoever it didn't matter. If it was deserved, the VC would be awarded. Something the US didn't do with their CMOH until the second half of the 20th century.

[@richardpooley9068]

Just to add…my father served alongside Gurkhas in WW2. He said they were the most honourable, polite and reliable soldiers he ever met. And totally deadly in combat. He wasn’t a man who was impressed by rank or background but he held the Gurkhas in the highest esteem.

[@johnhall7679]

Parents went on holiday in the Brecon Beacons as the Falklands war was being fought. The Gurkhas were to be sent down south so were on exercises. A Guards regiment was working with them as the opposing force. Every night the Guards officers would come into the local pub to be asked the same question every night. "Have you found them yet?" to which the answer was no, this after three weeks exercise. Oh they're good at what they do.

[@michaeltimson4048]

I worked with an ex Sergeant Major with the Gurkas in against the Japanese he told me many stories about them they were brilliant troops we were lucky to have them unfortunately they are not treated very well by the Government Mick Timson

[@markrunnalls7215]

I can throw some light on as to how the Gurkhas first sided with Britain ,there were two Brit army officers who together with other enlisted ranks basically stood n fought the Gurkhas ,the Gurkhas were very impressed how they fought and have been with Brit forces ever since .

[@johno1504]

I have friends who are Gurkhas Gurungs, Rais and Thapas. We respect the them so much

[@elizabethmcintyre8529]

We are proud to have them in the British armed forces

[@michellerobinson4293]

My grandfather was a Ghurkha. They aren't hired, do you say a marine is hired? Of course not. They join the military and sign a contract as any other. The difference is the extreme testing done to get in, suggest you watch some of those incredible videos. The failure rate is huge. Also they are tough because of their attitude training. My grandfather and family still refer to him as a Gurhas before they say he was Nepalese, ergo he was a Gurkhas, simple, no other explanation. He was pretty unique because he ended up with my nanna who was white! Quite shocking in those days. Also check out their VC awards!!!

[@tomfrazier1103]

You don't need to apologize, you're livin' your life. An old book, Bugles and a Tiger is an excellent history/description of Gurkha traditions & life. John Masters was an officer of the 4th Gurkhas from 1934 to 1946 or 8. His life story is part of the character "Higgins" in Magnum P.I. A later book, the Road past Mandalay is his "What I did in WWII" book. War has just broken out in the final page of Tiger. It is a really good book, easygoing with a lot of the flava of the final years of British India. I was high on the British Empire for much of the '80s so...

[@jacquieclapperton9758]

A friend of mine who fought in the Falklands told me that, if the Argentine POWs were troublesome, they would threaten to get the Gurkhas to guard the POWs and they had no more trouble.

[@mike5d1]

There is a story from World War 2 about a battalion of Gurkha soldiers who were asked to jump from airplanes to attack the Japanese. The officer asking them to volunteer did not at first tell them about parachutes, so he was told that the men thought 500 feet was too high to jump, but the soldiers were willing to try from 100 feet.

[@russelltaylor7779]

I'm sorry to say as a born and bred citizen of the UK we as a nation treated the Gurkha's terribly after the second world war and continued to do so. Eventually a lovely lady and actress named Joanna lumley fought on their behalf against our government to get the benefits they were entitled to. Disgraceful treatment of some of the most brave and fierce soldiers.

[@marklatimer7333]

It should be mentioned that the 55lb pack test is carried out at or above 11,000 feet above sea level .

[@adrianparry8018]

Born at high altitude they have greater degree of hardiness and endurance, and are fearsome foes

[@bugler75]

02:42 3rd Gurkha from left is wearing a Military Cross beside his Afghanistan service medal. This is the third highest bravery decoration in the UK Forces for bravery in the face of the enemy.

[@wasp6594]

The baskets you saw the recruits carrying a a traditional Himalayan method of carrying goods. It is called a doko, made from woven bamboo strips. The 'handle' is a strap that goes over the forehead.

[@glastonbury4304]

Gurkhas warriors in battle, gentlemen in peace, the best fighting force in the world, you need to watch how the British Army recruit them...

[@gerardhoolachan2172]

... I had the privilage, to teach Gurkha Sappers in hong kong, to operate patrol craft, to patrol the water border between the colony and china in1987 they were great students, their homework was fantastic and handed in on time everytime 😁👍

[@rikuk3]

A British officer in charge of Gurkhas was asked what made them special, he said, tough, brave and only have to be shown something once and they learn the procedure, remarkable troops.

[@peterwhitehead9934]

we have Gurkhas because marines and paras need heros too

[@jonathangoll2918]

A funny story I have heard others may be able to correct me on. There was a detachment of Gurkhas in the Falklands War. I'm told they didn't see much action, because every time the Argentinians saw the Gurkhas coming, they - understandably - fled.

[@dianecleary1054]

I love the Gurkhas. As British as cheddar cheese. Heroic noble men.

[@archiebald4717]

There is also a Special Police contingent comprised of Gurkhas in Singapore.

[@JackRabbit002]

The scary story and pretty graphic story I heard was as recently as Afghanistan where they'd sneak up to a outlining sentry behead him then stick it back on with a stick Then when their mates would come up and tap them on the shoulder it'd drop off!!!.......And Shock horror!

[@mairiconnell6282]

The Gurkha's now only have about 2,000 serving soldiers like every other Regt they have been cut to the core. As an Army Officer if you are posted to the Gurkha's it pretty much means that you are going to be past over. I speak as a wife of an Army Officer. In Aldershot there has been an influx of Gurkha's and their families around 7,000 causing a huge housing shortage. After the Joanna Lumley campaigned for retired personnel to come to live in Britain. It has been a disaster for the Gurkha's themselves, many living in unsatisfactory bed and breakfast accommodation. It is hard to see them wasting time by walking around the shopping Mall's to keep warm. Also, there has been a major increase for specialised healthcare. Many were conned into believing that as soon as they retired in the UK. A free house would be provided, some even lost every penny before setting foot on English soil. On the up side there has been a recruitment drive for trained nurses and our local hospital has wards named after areas of Nepal. It is not uncommon to be in a ward and not hear a word of English. Fantastic nurses that enhance the community.

[@MrPaulMorris]

The campaign to allow retired Gurkhas to settle in the UK, while well meaning, not only failed to think through the consequences but was also in direct contravention of the Tripartite Agreement which is the international treaty that establishes the rules under which these Nepalese citizens enter regular military service in the British and Indian Armed forces. That agreement includes the stipulation that the men recruited remain Nepalese citizens and are to return to their own country on completion of service. Nepal benefits both from the inflow of foreign money via the pensions of Gurkha veterans but, equally important, has a steady flow of well trained and educated still relatively young men with knowledge of the wider world returning to their communities where it is expected many would take leadership roles. To effectively 'steal away' some of their brightest and best risks undermining the entire agreement. Incidentally, as many others have commented, the Gurkhas are not mercenaries. As defined by the Geneva Conventions they are clearly regular members of established national armed forces, regardless of nationality, and certainly not 'guns for hire' in any and every combat 'hot spot'.

[@neilmorrison7356]

At 2:50 one of the Gurkhas has a Military Cross the third highest award for Bravery in the British Army, I believe it is equivalent to a silver star but I may be wrong.

[@andrewmstancombe1401]

There's been at least three VC. I can think of, and I do believe it's harder to be awarded the VC than the Medal of Honour. You only need to read about the heroism that wasn't then awarded the VC.

[@kbeau9538]

They have in fact been awarded 13 VCs!

[@adoreslaurel]

My late father told that a former WW2 soldier said that a Ghurka could come up behind you silently and you might feel hands slip around your throat, If he detected an Australian badge on your uniform you were ok, but if, more likely you were a Japanese soldier, you life expectancy was very short.

[@jang3412]

Exactly as told by my step father when I was a kid. I was very puzzled and worried saying 'But what if the soldier had forgotten to put on his badge?' I think the answer I was given was 'Too bad' - but that might just be my 70 yr memory.

[@andrewmstancombe1401]

This is so incorrect its laughable. There's a lot to explain and you'd get bored before I finished so I'll keep it very short. The British were beating Indian states and principalities and enlarging the sphere of influence which would eventually become British India. There was no Indian Army until the British left India. The Indian Army was formed in 1950. The Indian National Army was formed in 1942 by the Japanese in order to get help from those dissatisfied Indians however it didn't work obviously. There were Indians that fought in a British Indian Army but no Army of India. Each state may have had it own army, but they fought other Indian states. The British just chose who to side with for their own convenience. Till we came upon the fearsome Nepalese. Neither side lost and a healthy respect led to the British recruiting these soldiers to fight for Britain. There are silly myths like they can't draw a Kukri without drawing blood as one Gurkha said we'd have no blood left. The Nepalese walk 40 50 miles through the mountainous region I believe to join the British Army recruiting party. They take years to get themselves fit enough to join some families get loans to help them get into the Gurkha Regiment some will pay an Agent to help them be ready to pass the first intake tests. Some families go back 100 years of service to the British Crown. The basket you mentioned is held by their head its not padded in any way. Literally thousands of young Nepalese boys come to join the Regiment and its split up into two those that fail the Physical are sent home straight away. Some will try again next time those that pass the physical are then tested on their mental ability. Those that fail that are sent home those that pass all this then go to the UK were then become recruits its such an honour for them back home especially for those old ex servicemen. The Indian Army started in 1950 when the British pulled out. I presume that they obviously knew about the Gurkha from the service in the Army. I guess many who don't make the British Army go to India, to be honest I don't know. But the Gurkha veteran can now live in the UK and bring their family over and even when staying in Nepal the British Army Pension means they are comfortably off in Nepal better than being dirt poor. Lastly I am an ex Squaddie and in all the time I've spoken to other vets Nobody has anything but respect for them and often a funny tale. The Gurkha have been awarded quite a few VC over the years. That kukri will take a man's head off.

[@jang3412]

Yes, I was told a funny tale by my step father. He said that a number of soldiers (officers?) were relaxing , sitting around and chatting. One of them got up but couldn't move. (not sure if he fell over). One of the Gurkhas had managed to slip silently behind/underneath the chair where the soldier had been sitting and tied the soldier's shoe laces together. I gathered that this was met with uproarious laughter. This was one Gurkha story that showed not just acceptance of their skill, but accceptance and humour all round.

[@davidshattock9522]

The expression I heard was, they could creep across a bakers floor and not leave a footprint in theflour

[@v_cpt-phasma_v689]

As others have pointed out the Gurkhas have not been mercenaries for decades, they are proud members of the British army, just as much so as any other British soldier.

[@robertlangley1664]

We are lucky to have them in the British Army you should never pick a fight with them tough little buggers

[@amankc7226]

Damn it's been more than a year and u haven't posted another reaction yet. Would love to see it now. I will suggest reacting to Lacchiman Gurung and Dip Prasad Pun who are some infamous gurkhas. Also u can react to the recruitment process of Gurkhas.

[@wayneprice2737]

There was a poll recently out of the top 100 marksmen in the British army the top 75 were gurkhas.

[@kimfoster999]

Gurkahs are legendary 👌🏻👍🏻

[@christianbuczko1481]

There are dozens of amazing stories about the gurka's, from 1 man taking out japanese bunkers which held up the british army, to the royal marines being told to tie their boots in a particular pattern so the gurkas wouldnt kill them accidentally. Apparently the gurkas would move in the dark with out being seen, if they saw a man, they could see if they were enemies, so they would crawl up behind the unidentified man and feel the lace pattern. The man if an ally never knew it happened, enemies would die. They also have earned quite a few VC's from their incredible bravery.

[@andrewmstancombe1401]

Not just RM, they were enemy in Germany sometime in the 80s and were well known for putting a sticker on your back. Back then, we did lace our boots in line. I suppose if we had them crossed as they do today, we'd all be dead in our maggot bags, though some how I think they knew where the British lines were. 😁

[@nobbiedog]

its strange,was in the royal marines and we were considered elite with exta long training and the usual benifits...the gurkas have the normal infantry training and no benifits but they are elite soldiers just because they are gurkha...i could carry the 70ilb ruck for 30 miles and so could they..basically,they could do the same and sometimes better in evey field that i could do and to all sence they are concidered ordinary infrantry..they are a very special people...god bless them

[@sunyata999]

I remember seeing a documentary on the American forces in Vietnam getting harassed by mortar fire from the enemy. They sent out a small group of Gurkhas and they returned with the enemy's heads !

[@Frank-mm2yp]

Although the Gurkhas were in Indochina from 1945 to the end of the First Indochina War in the mid 1950s as part of the British Army they did not fight alongside US troops during the Vietnam War. If they brought back the heads of their enemies they did not bring them to the American Forces during the Vietnam War.

[@johnteeling4679]

As stated I too doubt it but is similar to the Malaysian conflict with the Communist, that is if on patrol they were sent out to scout often they would come back with the ears of the enemies to prove they had come across them

[@catherinewilkins2760]

Heve you heard of the Imperial War Museum? they have lots of videos and information on War. Based in London with an aviation museum at RAF Duxford. We'll worth a look.

[@mauricestevenson5740]

There is a Gurkha Museum in Winchester (the original Winchester. in England...) which is well worth a visit.

[@davidpage4005]

If you are at University studying other nations Militaries, and have not heard about the Gurkhas in the UK army then I am very surprised.!! BTW , they are definitely NOT Mercenaries.!

[@DaiElsan]

My father fought with Gurkhas in India and Burma. Once drawn the Kuhkri had to taste blood, ears, noses were often collected after engagements.

[@janicekrieger1922]

Yes my father told me that too. Once the Kuhkri was drawn, it had to taste blood.

[@winchy162]

Those baskets of rocks they carry is actually just strapped around their forehead

[@hannecatton2179]

Welcome back , Sir.

[@altaylor3988]

Rest assured young man ....NO ONE messes with the Ghurkas

[@iammyriad71]

If it isn't too much of a bother, any chance on doing something on the Royal Marines(plus Mountain Leaders) and the Paras.

[@alanfraser2540]

Don't mess with the ghurkas, the intake test is so difficult

[@michaeltimson4048]

Unfortunately our governments both Conservative and Labour love to spend our taxes on people who hate us and wish to do us harm than those who gave their lives for us Mick Timson

[@geoffadams389]

I live in new Zealand. Ex pat pom. I've heard many a tail of the gurkhas and just how brilliant they are. Maybe if the uk had gone into Vietnam the outcome would gave been different. I don't know. I'm only speculating. It's one of those if only scenarios. None the less.England would be a far better country today with out the human oil slicks that keep landing on the south coast beaches.

[@neilmorrison7356]

There is several videos on their selection process.

[@neilmorrison7356]

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[@neilmorrison7356]

Remember selection is just to get into basic training

[@hannahtattoo]

Gurkhas are currently recruited into the British Army under the ‘Tripartite Agreement’ reached freely and honourably between the Governments of Nepal, India and the United Kingdom in 1947. They are regular soldiers in the Armed Forces of all three countries. The Brigade of Gurkhas is a fully integrated part of the British Armed Forces, and Gurkhas perform the same duties as other units at home and abroad in defence of the United Kingdom. They are not mercenaries, by any definition.

[@northislandguy]

Gurkhas also serve as Singapore’s Counter Terrorism Unit

[@teresadixon6288]

Gurkhas are some of the bravest warriors in the world

[@duluxdog71]

I was a argentine vid and they sed the gurkhas are wild people...mmh they are british soldiers are incrddible..my dad was in the royal signals in malaya and he said the gurkhas were incredible the jungle was there home...

[@wwciii]

You should read The Gurkas by Byron Farwell.

[@stephensmith4480]

There is a very good documentary about all the Gurkha`s who have been awarded the Victoria cross. Braver Men you will not meet, their Motto says it all. Better to Die than live like a Coward.

[@iceetmarne3571]

solid

[@chrisholland7367]

Highly respected members of the British Army.The Argentinan army were allegedly told during the Falklands conflict in 82 that if they were captured by the Gurhkas they would cut up and eaten.

[@camperp195]

In a nutshell,tough as steel,these guys dont f**k about !

[@malcolmbrown3532]

During the Second World War, Gurkhas' were rarely reported missing in action. Rather hasn't returned yet.... They were a scourge to the Imperial Japaneses Forces as they could tie down large numbers of the Japaneses troops.

[@newt7705]

react to, tomb of the unknown warrior Westminster abbey.

[@overthewebb]

When the guy says running uphill, he's ignoring the fact it's in the Himalyas not regular hills. The Ghurkas who join the Indian regiments are the british rejects. You need to react to Ghurka selection online

[@grizzlygamer8891]

Forces TV on YT is your place for British forces videos.

[@nizmollusk]

Watch the forces tv vids on their selection.

[@mike5d1]

Put it this way, when the Parachute Regiment squaddies go out drinking in their garrison towns, they will take on all comers. but they have an unofficial motto when it comes to bar fights. that is, "MEVER PCIK A FIGHT WITH THE GURKHAS!"

[@johnmcintyre4241]

The gurkha second from the right , take a look at his left breast, that Cross is the Military Cross, which I believe is only 2nd to the VC, the UK's Highest Honour

[@timphillips9954]

A great topic, but not the most accurate documentary, there are some great ones from the UK slightly longer but well worth the effort.

[@marklatimer7333]

If you want to know about the Gurkhas ask they previous adversaries if you can find any still alive. The Japanese came up against them in the jungles of Burma during WW2, ask them what it was like?

[@Aoife24601]

Im sorry...this is appalling!!! As a military mother with son in the Household Division im shocked at the utter innaccuracies. The Gurkhas ARE IN NO WAY MERCENARY....its all entirely wrong....they are recruited by the British Army, they are a fighting force within the British army fighting for the King. There is a great video on you tube abiut Gurkha School and how we choose them They fought the British way back when and we were so impressed that we asked them to fight for us. Ive never seen such a crap inaccurate load of rubbish. Soz....not ur fault.

[@geoffreylee5199]

More history in UK and Commonwealth troops that the US will ever know.

[@davidtapp3950]

If you go up against them, make sure that you're wearing a thick steel neck guard, or you'll lose your head.

[@angelabushby1891]

Thay are NOT mercenaries,they touch the Union Flag and pledge alligence to the Queen/King which means they are IN THE British Army,

[@stuartmccall5474]

Halestone. Before your next video on the Gurkhas, research 1) origins of British/ Nepal War of 1814-1816 and who "won" this War plus the view of the British public to this victory and the decision by the public to honour the dead of both sides, 2) Building of IDENTICAL twin Monuments to both British & Gurkha war dead at Khalanga by British public subscription. 3) the Gurkha's full incorporation INTO the British Army with their own distinct Gurkha Regiments and NOT, NOT, NOT as a Mercenary force of the British Army. The Gurkhas are NOT a British version of the French Foreign Legion. The Gurkhas have a CONTINUOUS history of over 200 years of loyal service to the British Crown in every conflict since 1815 ish, whereby some families can boast (correct term) Sons, Fathers, Grandfathers, Great Grand Fathers and beyond that have served in the British Gurkhas. Gurkhas also serve in the India Army, the Singaporean Police and the Sultan of Brunei pays the British Army to have a number of Gurkhas along with other "useful" British covert assets patrolling his jungle boundaries, but these Nations were themselves part of the British Empire and had Gurkhas serving there before their own Independence. In addition to their "fighting" skills the British Gurkhas are highly cultured in both dance and music, as these two videos indicate, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmi0cp2Zf9uLqdk and also kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJTHhIWBnNqfe9E The perfect "rounded" soldier, who can reach the top kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnnbcouFgZebqNE . With these qualities they are "at home" within the British Army. As a side-note, British Officers who are in Gurkha Regiments MUST be able to speak fluent Gurkhali as a make of respect, small things like this make a big difference.

[@Pomdownuder]

As part BRITISH army not Mercenaries anymore. The most decorated regiment in the British army with 26 Victoria Crosses. Incredible night fighters too the would creep into enemy camps and do some major damage. In '82 Falklands the Argentine toops shit themselves when they heard the gurkas were coming, they thought the Gorkas(correct spelling) were cannibals.😆 hell we laughed,but never dispelled the myth.

[@markscouler2534]

Actually this video is wrong it's not just 4 regions of Nepal anymore they recruit from all over Nepal

[@angelabushby1891]

They swear alegens on the Flag to the Queen(now King )which makes them British Soldier's NOT MERCENERIES

[@rubovia]

Most important they make a great curry!

[@anthonysharp1490]

A mercenary only fights for monetary gain has no allegiance too who he fights for , the Gurkhas on the other hand pledge allegiance to serve those he fights for., he also swears an oath. Mercenaries do not, they are what is know as are the dogs of war.