Gharma Sunnu

Bravery in Borneo

The Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation, often referred to as the Borneo Confrontation or Konfrontasi, began in 1962 when the Republic of Indonesia attempted to forcefully exert control over the provinces...

After Victory III: Revolution in Java

Introduction ‘It was a little war of skirmishes. All-embracing because there were no “safe” areas in Java. There was no frontline because everywhere was the...

Harkbir Thapa: Mountaineer, Adventurer, Soldier

Introduction In recent years, Gurkhas have gained a reputation as outstanding mountaineers. In 2019, Gurkha veteran Nims Purja made headlines when he climbed 14 of...

After Victory II: Britain’s War in Vietnam

Introduction The aftermath of the Second World War saw chaos flare across southeast Asia. In September 1945, the sudden end of Japanese occupation caused conflicts...