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Gurkhas and Operation Longcloth – 11th January 1

Gurkhas and Operation Longcloth – 11th January 1943.

On January 11th 1943 the 3rd battalion of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles left to join the other units involved with the upcoming first ‘Chindit’ operation, Operation Longcloth, which would start in early February.

Originally conceived as being part of a larger offensive, the first Chindit operation would march over 3000 soldiers into Burma to harass and disrupt Japanese supply lines and tie down Japanese soldiers. The involved soldiers, including Gurkha battalions, ended up marching nearly 1000 miles through very inhospitable jungle terrain, carving a path with kukris and machetes.

The effectiveness of the operation was questioned due to its high casualty rate (almost 1/3rd of the original 3000 soldiers were either casualties or captured). But the boosting effects on morale of an Allied strike behind enemy lines lent support for a second operation (Operation Thursday) which began in February 1944.

To read more about the Gurkhas during the Second World War, visit our website, link in bio. #Gurkhas #GurkhaHeritage #GurkhaHistory #OnThisDay #GurkhasWW2 #GurkhasinBurma

An exciting new event for 2021, Peak Performers. J

An exciting new event for 2021, Peak Performers. Join us for an evening with some of the Brigade of Gurkhas mountaineering greats. Hear their fascinating stories about summiting some of the worlds most formidable mountains, including Mount Everest and K2. Tickets available on our website now. Link in Bio. #Mountaineering #MountEverest #K2

Formation of the 43rd Gurkha Lorried Infantry Brig

Formation of the 43rd Gurkha Lorried Infantry Brigade – 7th January 1943.

On January 7th 1943 the 2nd Battalion of the 10th Gurkha Riffles arrived in Basra. They had transferred from Aden to join the remnants of the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade, which was being newly-reconstituted into the 43rd Gurkha Lorried Infantry Brigade. The Brigade would be composed of the 2nd Battalions of the 6th, 8th and 10th Gurkha Rifles and would see action in the Italy Campaign, most famously along the Gothic Line.

Photo: Trophy of the 43rd Gurkha Lorried Infantry Brigade. #GurkhaHeritage #Gurkhas #GurkhaMuseum #GurkhaHistory #OnThisDay

From everyone at The Gurkha Museum we wish you all

From everyone at The Gurkha Museum we wish you all a very Happy New Year! We look forward to welcoming you back in 2021 when the government guidelines allow us reopen the museum.

We are all thrilled at The Gurkha Museum with the

We are all thrilled at The Gurkha Museum with the news that our recently retired Director has been appointed an OBE in the New Years Honours, for his outstanding service to Gurkha and military heritage over many years. Shyabash Gavin, thoroughly deserved! #NewYearHonours #HampshireNewYearsHonours #NewYearsHonours2021 #GurkhaHeritage

From everyone at The Gurkha Museum we wish all of

From everyone at The Gurkha Museum we wish all of our followers, supporters and Friends a very Happy Christmas!

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