Gurkhas Britain's most feared warriors - A Canadian Soldier Reacts

[@angelapuricelli-fenlon1190]

200 years the Gurkhas have signed up for the British Army, the British people are very proud and feel great loyalty to the Gurkhas.

[@johnshaw6326]

My dad was a Royal Marine and proud to be attached to the Gurkha Rifles in Malaya and Borneo.

[@charlesmorton7944]

The badges are those of the Rifles (note also piping on the collars.) Those not showing a cap badge on the right are other units (engineers and so on) Gurkhas fought in the Indian Mutiny, in both World Wars , the Falklands and many campaigns

[@jakewright4394]

Actually the british beat the gurhkas - JUST about, they were so ferocious the brits were impressed with their bravery - the gurhrkas that were captured were medically treated by british medics, this resulted in the gurhrkas crying suprised at the mercy as it was common for their enemies to execute them without exception - until the british. Since then they have been and remained 100% loyal to the brits and no they are not forgoton, infact we have alot of ex gurhkas that live in the UK to this day and alot of brits still respect them and admire them to this day too. and yes the brits still recruit the gurhkas to this day also. just wanted to straighten that out.

[@DarthTigger]

Thanks man I appreciate the correction.

[@peterwright997]

I live in South Wales now and we have lots of ex Ghurkas living in and around they are lovely people! I also believe the Indian army also recruit from the Ghurkas!

[@overthewebb]

We also have Gurkha regiments now, that shouldn't be forgotten

[@Iluvantir]

The Gurkhas respected the British forces, and visa versa. Started as enemies, and became great friends. God bless them all.

[@Mark_Bickerton]

When a few years ago, I had a new gas boiler fitted, I noted the name on the plumbers van to be "Gurung" I knew this to be one the four most famous names in the Gurkhas. I quizzed him and sure enough, he was a retired Gurkha. We talked for about 3 hours after he finished, and when he left, I was tempted to hug him... but in the end settled for a handshake!

[@ianjardine7324]

There is an old joke that exemplifies the British Gurkha relationship. Whe a Gurkha regiment was ordered to jump from a plane behind enemy lines the men became visably nervous and they asked if they could jump from twenty meters. The British officer stunned told them no because at that height the parachutes shouldn't even open. Suddenly the men all broke into huge grins saying oh if you give us parachutes we'll jump from much higher then. It's not true (probably) But if given the order the crazy little buggers would do it and more worrying probably succeed.

[@DarthTigger]

LOL Nice!

[@R_McGeddon117]

'if a man says he is not afraid of dying he is either lying or is a Gurkha' - field marshal Sam Makeshaw

[@paulj5080]

My dad was attached to a Gurkha unit as an instructor for several months, we ate in their mess a few times as guests. They're generally the nicest folk that you'll ever meet; until they get their game faces on, if that face is aimed at you, you're utterly screwed.

[@proudyorkshireman7708]

A Gurkha was told off in Afghan as he brought back the head of an enemy back to base as a trophy. Believe it made the news here in the U.K. 😂

[@paulj5080]

It wasn't a trophy, his unit was tasked with killing a Taliban leader, and to bring back DNA evidence as proof of the kill; they were going to take the body back but came under heavy fire, so they settled for the head. He was cleared of all charges and returned to his normal duties.

[@Ian-mj4pt]

Was to ID him the gurkha couldn't carry the body back so did the old chop chop

[@Iluvantir]

Welp! He was dead anyway. Wasn't using his head much at that point, and it's a lot easier to carry a severed head than a whole body to identify your kill, no?

[@nepalesenewar573]

Anglo Nepalese War happened between 1814-1816. There many attempts to over turn Nepalese (Gorkha) army by British force. British lost couple of initial battle but finally Brits were able to win the war using various tactics, such as cutting of water supply.

[@Richard500]

The Ghurkas are not just ONE regiment, they have several different Ghurka Regts just like the rest of the Army. Here is a list - I don't know if it is up to date? As of August 2021, the Brigade of Gurkhas in the British Army has the following units: Each one will have its own cap badge, Rifles, Signals, Logistics and Engineers plus ALL the ranks are the same as the British Regiments. Some of the Ghurka Regts will have small details of their uniform different, like the red piping on the lapels of the tunics. As for the ranking system. It's exactly the same as the rest of the British Army; we don't have any silly American terms for ranks! Lance Corporals are Lance Corporals, not "senior privates" 1st Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles (1RGR) 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2RGR) 3rd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles (3RGR) Gurkha Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Support Battalion[a][50] Queen's Gurkha Signals which includes: 250 Gurkha Signal Squadron, 30 Signal Regiment 246 Gurkha Signal Squadron, 2 Signal Regiment 247 Gurkha Signal Squadron, 16 Signal Regiment 248 Gurkha Signal Squadron, 22 Signal Regiment 249 Gurkha Signal Squadron, 3rd (UK) Division Signal Regiment 10 Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment RLC Queen's Gurkha Engineers, which includes: 69th Gurkha Field Squadron, 36 Engineer Regiment 70th Gurkha Field Squadron, 36 Engineer Regiment Gurkha Staff and Personnel Support Company Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas Gurkha Company (Sittang), Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Gurkha Wing (Mandalay), Infantry Battle School Gurkha Company (Tavoleto), Land Warfare Centre

[@Tea_and_Cake]

your list is up to date bar the fact that the re establishment of 3 RGR was candled and the approximately 300 personnel who were in it were instead used to raise a series of independent companies assigned to various other regiments across the army, I only have the names of the first two of these: Coriano Company and Falklands Company (the later is attached to 2nd battalion The Rangers).

[@angelabushby1891]

You missed out 22 Reg SAS

[@radman8321]

There is a great video detailing the selection criteria for the gurkas. So many train hard and apply but only the top few percent are selected. They are badass before they even join the British Army.

[@jjrider6758]

Despite the slightly anti-British tone of the video you're reacting to there was in fact a great mutual respect between the Gurkha and British soldiers fighting against each other in 1814, this mutual respect remains strong to this day. The British people truly love the Gurkhas and have campaigned against successive governments for equal pay and conditions for Gurkhas and a right to settle in the UK if they choose after their service ends. My sons and I were extremely privileged to meet Rifleman Lachiman Gurung (later Lance Corporal) at a military event in the UK shortly before his death, we made certain to shake his left hand, exchanged a few words via his modern Gurkha assistant and had a photo taken with him and his wife..

[@mikeplatts2603]

The single stripe denotes a Lance Corporal, we only have one level of private soldier.

[@muppeteer]

The SA80 is/was too short, less than 800mm, to ground the butt effectively during drill. There is a movement that allows it to laid down at your feet while you return to attention 'Ground Arms'

[@DarthTigger]

Canada also uses Ground Arms.

[@EkKgAlu]

It's true that in a heat of battle(now days fight) once a khukuri is drawn there will be blood but not in daily household use.

[@chrisbaldwin3609]

Finest soldiers on the planet

[@Lieart_]

We got another Gurhkas react🤙🏽 I love this reacts

[@malarkey2217]

Pretty sure he said 'in the heat of battle' when he mentioned unsheathing the Kukkri.

[@briansolomon6153]

1 stripe lance corpral red dagger shows they have passed the royal marines commando course

[@josephnakale7343]

If you can't beat them,manipulate them to join you.

[@DarthTigger]

LOL

[@DRUMNERD]

1 chevron over here (uk) if I'm not mistaken is lance corporal.

[@DarthTigger]

DOH I knew that !!! Now I feel stupid.

[@Richard500]

@@DarthTigger and not senior private! 🤪

[@4svennie]

The Kukri seeing blood isn't folk law, it was the case it had to see blood before being put away but was later dropped.

[@DarthTigger]

I have had other viewers claim the opposite. I do not know what to believe now.

[@Cheezsoup]

Complete and utter nonsence . Can you imagine your granny having to cut herself every time she chopped vegetables, Kukris are used for a LOT more than martial purposes.

[@gaphil2610]

IF YOU SEE A BLOOD , ASK GURKHA., if its your enemy is dead within 24 hrs

[@Crantock-l1v]

The British weren't beaten so badly, they were impressed with the fighting prowess of the enemy. When a treaty was signed they recruited the enemy soldiers they respected so much. The Brits were far cleverer than everyone else, they made their enemies friends and built empires and comonwealths.

[@CreativeAllianceMusic]

The Khukuri-blood thing is meant for the situation at the time of a battle....you don't have to cut yourself at home lol

[@johnritter6864]

One stripe is lance corporal

[@DRUMNERD]

And the crown rank was a major.

[@ianjardine7324]

The Japanese who broke the rules of honourable war by faking surrendering. Hit one of the biggest landmines in history. Gurkha and British culture are very different but on this point they are one warrior's should fight with honour and respect. In all the fighting during the British Nepali war both sides avoided civilian casualties treated enemy prisoners and wounded as well as they could and negotiated in good faith. This as much as shared fighting spirt is what forged the bonds between our peoples. The Gurkhas seeing honourable warriors murdered by cowards would have been driven to a murderous rage as would any British regiment. Their officers couldn't have stopped them from going berserk.

[@DarthTigger]

Totally understandable.

[@Marli-o4g]

He did say that it used to be said that this would happen in the heat of battle. However that’s not to say it’s not a myth. I’ve heard this commentator before and he doesn’t research but rather just repeats the mistakes from others people’s videos.

[@DarthTigger]

This is a reaction video. Researching it ahead of time kind of defeats the purpose. Besides, I like the discussions in the comments.

[@Marli-o4g]

@@DarthTigger I wasn’t suggesting that the person responding should research in advance. I was pointing out that the person who made the video being reacted to has a history of putting unresearched information in their videos.

[@bryanromans2331]

The one stripe is a lance corporal

[@EmyrRees-n6j]

Gurkhas and desert rats were attached. My father was in the desert rats in north Africa and had many story's about the Gurkhas.

[@DarthTigger]

Cool

[@angelabushby1891]

Have you seen Kurka, one man army in Afghanistan were he fought off about 12 talaban,

[@DarthTigger]

I will look for it. Thank you!

[@lailachopperchops9290]

gurhkas didnt defeat the brits

[@DarthTigger]

I have been corrected. :)

[@14-Peaks]

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[@davidrhodes7325]

1815 Britain was licking its wounds from 1776? Huh? 1815 was the year Britain defeated Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. Not the best video to be reacting to for facts.

[@DarthTigger]

I can only react to what they make.

[@johnmcintyre4241]

Native troops? Take a look at 28 Maori Battalion WW2

[@kallumcoekin3401]

well, other than the royal marines

[@williammurray3914]

Mate,you talk too much .

[@DarthTigger]

Glad to be of service. :)