The Gurkhas: The Inside Story of the World's Most Feared Soldiers
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This book goes beyond the normal boundaries of military history. Travelling extensively in Nepal, John Parker has met many Gurkhas to investigate the background to their traditional service to Britain and the threat that this is now under. He recounts famous battles during which these fighters collected a huge number of VCs, earning worldwide admiration.
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