Path to Victory

The year 2025 holds great significance for the peoples of Britain and Nepal, as well as for all friends of Gurkha heritage. This year The Gurkha Museum Trust will commemorate important anniversaries, including the 80th anniversary of the Gurkhas’ bravery in Burma and their courageous contributions during the final months of the Second World War.

The Museum’s Path to Victory series will highlight the service and sacrifices of the Gurkhas in 1945. This series includes a monthly article that coincides with the anniversaries of major battles involving the Gurkhas, leading to Victory over Japan (VJ) Day.

‘We have entered another year. A year that I hope will bring freedom and peace to the world" - Captain G. K. Marshall

The Path To Victory I: Starting Points

In January 1945, Gurkha battalions were positioned across various fronts, with some in Italy, others in Greece on peacekeeping duties, and many in Burma preparing for renewed offensives against the Japanese. The Gurkhas had been in action since 1941, and in 1945, they would play a pivotal role in the final push towards peace, which would culminate in the end of World War II.

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Operation Jungle Rescue: Family LEGO Coding Challenge

Bring your family to The Gurkha Museum Trust this forthcoming February half term and get creative with Lego. Join our exciting Lego building and coding challenge for children aged 7 and up. As part of our Path to Victory series, this activity introduces families to the Gurkhas’ contributions in 1945 in a family-friendly, fun and creative way!

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