The Chindits Lecture and Curry
In late 1941, Imperial Japan attacked U.S. and British Commonwealth forces across East Asia. Malaya and much of Burma had fallen by April 1942. In response, Allied Forces turned towards Colonel ...
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Online Lecture
The Savage Wars of Peace.
15th August 2023
A virtual lecture to mark the 78th anniversary of VJ Day. We are delighted to deliver this, and our other online lectures, free of charge, however please consider a donation to support the ...
The Art of War
24th January 2023
A virtual lecture on military paintings from the Bayeux Tapestry to Terrance Cuneo. Next to religion and portraiture probably more artistic effort has been expended on warfare – battles, ...
Burns Night 2023
Gurkhas have a long history and affiliation with Scotland and Scottish Regiments. From the storming at the Heights of Dargai, where the Gurkhas and the Gordon Highlanders fought together on the North ...
Anti-Poaching
British officers in India had a long history of sport and big-game hunting, as was common amongst military officers at the time. In more recent decades Gurkha officers and soldiers have changed their ...
Off the Battlefield, On the Scene – Summer exhibition opening 2022
In the evening of the 28th July 2022, we were excited to launch our latest exhibition, 'Off the Battlefield, On the Scene: Gurkhas and military aid to civil authorities. Throughout their history ...
Off the Battlefield, On the Scene
01st August 2022
Throughout their history Gurkha soldiers have been known for their ferocity in battle and known as ‘The Bravest of the Brave’. However, in the same breath they are also known as the most generous ...
Field Marshal Sir John Chapple
The Gurkha Museum is saddened to hear of the death of its Vice-Patron, Field Marshal Sir John Chapple. His military service began in 1949 when he was called up for National Service, enlisting into ...
Partition: The story of Indian independence and the creation of Pakistan in 1947 by Lt Gen Sir Sir Barney White-Spunner KCB CBE
Between January and August 1947, the conflicting political, religious and social tensions in India culminated in independence from Britain and the creation of Pakistan. Those months saw the end of ...
