Gharma Sunnu
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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...
The first records of Nepalese men supporting Britain’s interests – the raising of an irregular (hillmen) corps in 1815
A common query to The Gurkha Museum is why are there about 4,500 Gurkha soldiers in today’s British Army. Over the next few months our...
