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STORMING THE HEIGHTS AT DARGAI Extract from “Th

STORMING THE HEIGHTS AT DARGAI

Extract from “The Gurkhas” by Maj Gen J C Lawrence:

“The Tirah Campaign lasted for almost 18 months. Arguably the most significant engagement of the campaign occurred on the heights surrounding the village of Dargai. Heavily defended, the village could only be reached by an exposed mountain track which ended in open ground immediately below the village. On 19 October 1897, the 3rd Gurkhas and King’s Own Scottish Borderers succeeded in taking the village but, for reasons which are still not entirely clear, they decided not to remain in position overnight. When the 2nd Gurkhas advanced to reoccupy the village on the morning of 20 October 1897, they found to their cost that overnight hundreds of well-armed tribesmen had infiltrated back into the village. It took determined charges by the 2nd Gurkhas and the Gordon Highlanders, joined by the Dorsets, the Derbyshires and the 3rd Sikhs, to eventually retake the village. The casualties were significant: over the three days of the Dargai operation, the 2nd Gurkhas lost 17 killed and 48 wounded; the 3rd Gurkhas lost 17 killed and 46 wounded.”
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Spooky season is just round the corner and we're a

Spooky season is just round the corner and we're all ready for you!
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From Saturday, we'll have a sparkly skull hunt around the museum as well as a potion making game on our interactive screens- ready to keep the kids occupied this half term! 🦇 👻 🎃
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Just a few tickets remaining for our evening of le

Just a few tickets remaining for our evening of lectures on the career of Captain WJ Slim at the Clothworkers Hall in London. Book now using the link in our bio 🔗
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Have you tried Joe's café yet?☕ Newly opened he

Have you tried Joe's café yet?☕ Newly opened here in the barracks- serving homemade cakes, sandwiches, and lots of other post-museum treats! 😍 @joescafe_winchester
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The Gurkhas at Monte Chicco, 13th October 1944 On

The Gurkhas at Monte Chicco, 13th October 1944

On 13th October 1944, during the Italian Campaign of the Second World War, 2/6GR passed through positions held by 2/0GR on the Montecodruzzo Ridge to attack Monte Chicco, the final objective on the Ridge.

2/6GR crossed the start line at 2200hrs and almost immediately ran into heavy opposition and savage fighting developed along the ridge top but by dawn 2/6GR were on Monte Chicco.

During the following day, the fighting intensified and 2/10GR and 2/8GR were enrolled to support 2/6GR in the defence of the newly won objective from enemy counterattack.

On 15th October, the Germans eventually withdrew.

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The latest addition to the museum, our Victoria Cr

The latest addition to the museum, our Victoria Cross display.
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Awarded for valour and conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy- the stories of the 26 VC winners within Gurkha regiments are now available for all to see.
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Open Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm

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