The Gurkhas

The GurkhasAuthor: John Parker ISBN: 9780755314157 Publisher: Headline Year first published: 14 Jul 2005 Pages: 432 Format: Paperback softback Their ferocity is as legendary as their loyalty to the British Monarch and their regimental histories are crammed with acts of incredible bravery and sacrifice. Their reputation as fearsome fighting men remains undisputed and the mere threat of their kukri knives has put the fear of God into opposing forces throughout the

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he brought with him hundreds of original lectures on the authors he most admired

irrational and often surreal environment

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