The Gurkhas - Fiercest Soldiers in Modern History - DOCUMENTARY
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- Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the armies and tactics now covers the Gurkhas, an invincible group of Hindu warriors from Nepal considered to be the most invincible soldiers of the modern era. We will talk about the origins of the Gurkhas, how they fought against the British East India Company. We will tell stories of insane Gurkha heroism, and discuss their massive impact on conflicts like World War 1, World War 2, and the Afghanistan War.
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00:00 Intro
02:20 Who are the Gurkhas? Gurkha training
04:56 Examples of Gurkha Heroism
07:44 Origins of the Gurkha - The Unification of Nepal
09:59 The Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-1816
13:01 The Treaty of Sugauli - The Gurkhas Join the British Army
15:16 History of Gurkha Military Service
17:55 Legacy of the Gurkhas
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Make a video about ancient Israel and Judah.
Thank you so much for making documentary about Gorkhas 🇳🇵🇳🇵🙏🙏.we will be hoping for detailed documentary on Gorkha empire too
@@Mhark127 if you think about it and switch a couple of lettters from place israel becomes is real idk why i am saying this 😂
3:41 The world’s fiercest “short kings” 😂😂😂 Nice one yall
Hi.
During WWII, the British Indian Army planned to drop a company of the toughest Gurkhas behind Japanese lines to help stop the oncoming invaders. A British major explained the plan to the Gurkha sergeant major, saying: “We’ll drop you from 600 feet.”
The sergeant major talked to his troops, then went back to the major: “Sah, the men say 600 feet too high. They want to be dropped lower.” The British major said: “All right, sergeant major, we’ll make it 500 feet.”
The sergeant major spoke to his troops again, and again went back to the major: “Sah, the men say 500 feet is still too high and want to be dropped lower.” The major said: “Sergeant major, we could go down to 400 feet to drop you but that wouldn’t leave enough time for the parachutes to open.”
The sergeant major replies: "Wait, we get parachutes?"
No way lol 😂
Actually there is a way. Soviet Paratroopers did the same thing against the Nazis.
Who cares East Indian culture spits on you
source: trust me bro
That cracked me up. hehe
Gurkha's are not just respected for their combat prowess and endurance but also for their personalities, they're the most polite and generous soldiers you'll ever meet.
It's like they're the cultural embodiment of Mattis' "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet."
@@0giwanAfghans: Who are these people?
@@user-fl5mq9kp7gCHECHENs : Who Are YOU All ❓
@@user-fl5mq9kp7gthey beat afghans tho
@@Khalsafauj96 No, they lost in the First Anglo-Afghan War
I passed through a Brit base in E. Afghanistan while I was deployed, and there was a company of Gurkhas (along with various other nationalities and Armed Services) there. Those guys were the nicest, friendliest guys you've ever met. Very polite and honest, big smiles, deadly-sharp knives tucked into the back of their belt.
Our assigned Tommy while we were there (A Yorkshireman called Dan) was walking with the two of us (Americans) past the motor pool, and I noticed that the Gurkhas were painting over their crossed Kukri insignia on their MRAPS, covering them up. We immediately asked, who the hell convinced these guys to cover up their insignia? Apparently the local Afghan fighters had figured out not to mess with the Gurkhas, and avoided the Kukri marked vehicles - so the Gurkhas decided to disguise themselves in order to not miss out on any action.
I still don't quite know what to make of those guys, except that I'm absolutely ecstatic that they're on our side.
This is really wicked...😅
AND NOW; IF THE WORD IS TRUE; THEY ARE WORKING FOR THE RUSSIANS
Love from Nepal but this republic nepal destroyed many legacy of our gorkha,hope soon our kingdom of Nepal will be back
That’s incredibly badass
All the best to everyone
I worked and served with them.. They stood out from the rest of the British contingent with their endurance.
If there’s anyone you’d want Beside in a fight, it is a Gurkha.
Just in general Nepalese men have incredible endurance. I lived in the Himalayas in India. When you needed heavy work done, you hired a Nepali. Don't let their size fool you. They are small but mighty. And quick.
Good people. 🇳🇵🙏🏼
sadly they betrayed their brothers by siding with the british.
@@itsmybuddha.nature True, they do not look imposing at first, but they are durable and persistent
@@jakobtarrasericsson4295 I hope I don't have to find out, but I'd love to have guys like this watching my back
Worked with them in Afghanistan. They were a wild bunch, for sure. Always enjoyed watching them practice their Kukri fighting while we swept the sand from the motor pool
No matter what always respect the Gurkha.
@@brokenbridge6316 Their service to the UK is even older than the SAS!
I use to play online game with them these guys use to give fire backup i use to rush they follow with back these some wild guys
@@Peter-jo6yuTheir service to Bharat mata(mother India) is much much older.
@@phoenixj1299 indians are weak. Gurkhas are not
I climbed Mera Peak in the Himalayas once. At about 6 000 meters above sea level there was a steep and long slope of a glacier to traverse. I was in full equipment, but low oxygen, ice and strong wind made every step exhausting, so I had to take a breather every few minutes. Then, to my amusement, I saw two Nepali men wearing sneakers and carrying a huge cupboard to the camp above. They quickly caught up with me, said hi, got around me like I wasn’t even there and continued to ascend with utmost speed. One of them was smoking a cigarette while at it... I took a deep breath and hobbled after them.
🤣🤣🤣
Actually their body have 40% more red blood cells compare to city area
Uttarakhand nepal boys are good at stamina
@@saurabhsinghrawat4292 It depends where they're from - Sherpas are acclimatized from birth to the mountains; porters from the lowlands frequently suffer altitude sickness, along with other problems associated with poor clothing, food and shelter.
I was born in a family with long military tradition (Gurkhas). Mum's side are mostly Indian Gurkhas (her dad was a subedar and died in his early 40s) whilst paternal side of my family are British Gurkhas and my granddad fought in the Malaya war of the 50s ans the 60s. Two of my greatgrandfathers fought in Burma during the WW2 against the Japanese. One of them was a paratrooper and after being deployed in the enemy lines, he ended up getting shot. When I was young, his bullet wound scar used to terrify me. He survived the war and was awarded a medal for bravery in the battlefield. Then, he was the only surviving child of his parents since most of his siblings had died at birth or infancy. Hencewhy, his parents relunctantly sent him to join the Gurkhas. On top of that, they saw many families in their village mourning the loss of their sons who left to join the Gurkhas to fight during the ww1. Had my great grandfather died there and then, I wouldn't be here today since he was in his late teens and hadn't married. Counting my lucky stars that his comrades managed to quickly get him out of harm's way and get him the medical treatment he urgently needed which is why he survived and I exist. 🙏,🙏,
BTW, I really appreciate K&G for covering the controversial aspects regarding Gurkhas and the mistreatment by the UK government which led to The Gurkha Justice Campaign. My own grandfather having served in the British Gurkha and retired in the 70s, never set foot in the UK. He wasn't allowed to visit, let alone settle in the UK. He passed away in 2005. RIP bajey.
The Gurkha Justice Campaign had a lot of support in the UK, especially among serving and former British soldiers and their families.
We were almost as happy when it eventually succeeded as you, but even now I feel some shame that it took so damned long.
Your history is a good history. I wish for a lot of things but lm thankful for a lot. I am truely thankful just be able to offer to you and your family my appreciation of knowing of your family and if the struggles overcame. I’m amazed at the history and humble by the spirit of the Gurka
One of my grandfathers was a British paratrooper with the Ghurkhas in Burma. Trained them to jump, later fought with the Chindits. He always spoke *very* highly of the Ghurkhas and Nepalese in general.
And what about you?
British always doing wrong.. No learning.. 🤗
I am nepali and thank you for showing to the world about our bravest ancestor, struggles for the nation. # jai gurkhali😊 ... nepali haru like hanam 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
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💣💣💣@@balabanasireti
i wish gurkhas stop being a tool of these colonialists, they should be fighting alongside taliban to expel invaders like US and not with them, but I don't blame you guys , poverty can force anyone, I watched a documentary on them , most of them come from very poor families . May الله سبحانه وتعالى heal the people of Nepal and guide and stop them from becoming a tool of mafias like US and UK.
@@MODEST500your belief in Allah does not give you the right to rob your nation's women of human rights and commit atrocities in the West without being checked. Your warmongering clergy hide behind children, getting so fat they have to be lifted with cranes when captured. They hide like cowards while they send the working class out to die, yet you call the Ghurkas "tools"...
@@MODEST500 nahhhh not the peaceful community
My grandfather was an officer in the Gurkha regiments in a time when all officers were white. He was of the last British generation to be born in Imperial India, and was every bit of the stereotype of an Oxbridge educated, career military, stiff upper lip type. Very rigid, and very 'British'. But he was also one of the kindest and most accepting people I've ever met, far more than most of his contemporaries. Growing up in India, and later serving with the Gurkhas completely eroded any sense of prejudice or superiority. He talked of the Gurkhas with high esteem often. His Kukri and other paraphernalia from his service now lives at the Gurkha Museum in Winchester. Winchester is where he chose to retire, and quite coincidentally, many of the women that worked in the care home where he spent his final days were the wives of Gurkha veterans, which felt serendipitous.
They were family. Family should care for each other.
@@Conn30Mtenor The Gurkhas in the UK are actually older than the SAS!
We've been taught to despise our elders, I'm sure his contemporaries were also remarkable people. We wouldn't have explored the world if we were a xenophobic people. It is our generation who will be found wanting when tested. We are not fit to wear their names.
@@Ricky-oi3wv "It is our generation who will be found wanting when tested" If you mean sleepwalking into authoritarianism and continuing to let the ruling classes pick our pockets while being distracted by a manufactured culture war, then I agree with you. But I get the impression that's not what you meant.
@@Ricky-oi3wv Dude you treated the people you 'explored' like shit, be real.
I do not know what your elder want, but mine would want me to be kinder than them, and I would ask the same of my grand children.
At the place I used to work there were three ex-Ghurkhas on the security. Their kids worked there briefly, presumably between school and uni. The whole bunch just a delight; polite, warm, hard working, honest and, I can't stress this enough, absolutely brimming with life and without a trace of malice. A very special people. One of the very few things our government has done right over the last fifty years is giving these absolute stars an almost fair wedge of what they truly deserve.
Indeed, it was about time, and in my mind far, far later than it should have been.
What about the pension disparity?
We are a peace loving bunch! ❤😅
thats bc nepal is what india was supposed to be without muslims
I took a Gurkha, deaf John, paintballing once many moons ago. No one apart from John had fun that day.
Best comment 😅
love it lmao.
Haha nice story, even funnier is there's a Gorkha named John.
@@ink49 I don't think it was his real name but everyone called him deaf John. We used to communicate by writing on torn out middles of paper beer mats. Mostly, we just played pool. He lost his hearing working with the American army, an explosion too close to his head. He got a good pension/pay off and always paid for his round and then some! A true gentleman and a true warrior.
Edit: ps I note you say Gorkha, he said the same, not Gurkha but Gorkha.
Yeah but I bet he was disappointed when you told him he couldn't use Kukri Knife. LOL
As from Nepal and historical content creator, so happy to see the full cover video on our Nepalese history on this channel which i admired the most! Thank u Kings and Generals!
Your thumbnails look good, the titles seem interesting. I've subscribed and I'll enjoy somebody your content after I've finished this video I just started.
Keep up the (seemingly) good work; history, especially that of east and south Asia, is under such belligerence from revisionists!
Namaste👍🏼🙏🏻
Pakistani and Afghani warriors are similar to Nepali Gurkhas
These “Gurkas” were described and talked about so crazy & ridiculous when I first heard of them that I immediately assumed they were being exaggerated .. so after I of course had to do my own research and came to the conclusion that if anything the person who informed me of them was actually being modest. The Gurkas are the definition of “built different” and “cut from that cloth” . Truly badass humans.
This is a tight slap to the weaklings like Andrew Tate and other losers who said "Hindus are weak" while they are uneducated enough to not know that the greatest warriors in modern times are these Hindus.
My grandpa served in borneo as gurkha regiment. He didnt send any of his sons because of hardships he endured. But its chilling to know about our forefathers deeds.
CHECHENs : Hold our VODKAs 🥃
@@Booz2020 🤡🤡
Merah putih harga mati untuk Borneo, komando
As an Indian, I appreciate you made a video on the Gurkhas. I would also love to see a video on the Sikhs, who along with the Gurkhas were the most decorated regiment of the British Indian Army.
@muazzamshaikh2049 The Sikh's are also great fighters, from Saragarhi to the Burma campaign they put fear into their opponents. I have a sikh family living next door and they are wonderful people.
What do you say about Nepalese claiming their lost territories to British east India (now India).
@@kamalrokaya9732 I haven't read much on this issue.
@@muazzamshaikh2049just had to reply to that answer. That's an amazing and honest answer and a very rare one, especially in a comments section 👍
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as a nepali i was extremely happy you made a video about this
We Brits think the World of you
@@wasp1827And the world think Brits as a coloniser.
@@phoenixj1299 We also ended slavery and gave you the industrial revolution, the jet engine, anti biotics, the computer and much, much more.
@@wasp1827 Duh?
You did?
@@wasp1827 False. Industrial revolution of Britain is a result of deindustrialisation of Indian subcontinent. Scientific analysis was given by Indian subcontinent. Brits practiced slavery. Indian subcontinent didn't have slavery thousands of years before 1945. Without maths, all your inventions wouldn't exist. And that math was provided by the Indian subcontinent. Actually Chinggis Khan was much more benevolent than the British Empire
I live near where they first start training in the UK. They are the most polite respectful people you will ever meet. badass people
...was waiting for this !! As a Gurung from Nepal, I approve this video !!😊😊
Be proud. Your people make friends everywhere doing right. Moral compasses point true in nepal and its people.
I was waiting forever for a day when Kings and Generals would make a video on Gorkhalis, it seems that day is finally over . I am happy , more than happy .
Their feats of physical endurance are aided by growing up on the roof of the world. Nepalese are known for their incredible stamina and strength due to being acclimatized to lower oxygen environments in the mountainous region. Acclimatization allows body processes to occur at greater efficiency than sea-level dwellers. Every Everest expedition enjoys the support of numerous Sherpa mountaineers of skill, knowledge and stamina.
Hiking Everest is nothing for them. It's like going to a supermarket to pickup items.😂
History shows that tough regions demand tough lifestyles, tough lifestyles forge tough men, and tough men make tough soldiers.
“If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha.”
Field marshal Sam manekshaw
He was also known as sam bahudar name given to him by a gorkha man , he was the man behind liberation of Bangladesh
No he wasn't the man behind liberation of Bangladesh. He just helped.
@@maliyathicca3132 It wasn't "just" helped, man. Sam Bahadur and the Indian army's assistance was integral to the liberation of Bangladesh. It was because of them the Pakistani army surrendered in just 14 days. Fastest surrender in history
@@maliyathicca3132Bangladesh is a puppet of India
@@maliyathicca3132 just like American helping Ukraine??
@jayk8700 dude we already collapsed their entire army around october. Thats why they surrendered so easily. By the time you guys joined the fight, they were cornered into Dhaka. We do appreciate your arms and training support though
I am a daily watcher of Kings and Generals, and I am so happy that you made a video on my country! Literally, I watch your shorts every time I am free. Most of my recent videos in youtube are all from your channel, absolutely pleased!
Btw, my big brother is in gorkha rifles, my grandad (mom and dad, both) were in gorkh rifles, and my father was in para sf, so I am very proud of our legacy. Thank you Kings and generals, again, for the video!
lessgooo king
From South Carolina in the USA. Your family is incredible, and motivating as hell! Best wishes to you all! 💪🏼
what's so great about being servant of british colonialists lol
@@Aksarallah If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
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Imagine being so terrifying the Taliban don't want to fight you
When "martyrdom" becomes overrated... :-P
@runeh3022 i doubt that warriors who face superpowers will fear elite slave soldiers
@@aymenyahyaoui1771Facing superpowers, how? By hiding in the mountains for 20 years while someone else runs your country.😂
@KingNoTail so called superpowers tried for 20 years still had to run back with tails between their legs
@KingNoTail they are brave not stupid what they did is called asymmetrical warfare when your enemy control the skies this is the only way to fight them and that is on your own terms
I'm from Malaysia and our history records their existence battling against the Imperial Nippon soldiers. We respected them since they fought for our independence
Nepal people are one of the toughest I had a fight with one of them and when we brawl. I was amazed and being afraid of the man everytime I hit him he don't care. So the ending I run. I am not ashamed of it. That's why I have a high respect of Nepal people
@@sse-jv7dtYou roll with an elite Ghurka and you'll be the one begging for your Mum.
@@sse-jv7dt i doubt you hve ever been in a fight😂😂😂
@@sse-jv7dt Fight a gurkha and be clowned on by someone half your size.
@@sse-jv7dt 😂😂😂
@@sse-jv7dt Do yourself a favour by stop telling yourself lies and take your ego out of the equation. These men train their entire lifes to become a gurkha in the british army. From the moment they are born, they will go dive head first into the arts of karate, boxing, taekwondo, judo, thai boxing doing whatever they can to make themselves stand out from the rest. It is the top one percent of those people who make it. Also, what sort of formal training have you done? I agree that you could take on a gurkha at the gym (a ring), but you have no chance otherwise my friend. One of by dads Numberi's (army pals) was attacked by 2 males in their mid 20s few years back. Bear in mind he was about 60 and his height 5'6. You know what happened. Please have some respect for these men your country fight alongside, thank you. Obviously, there is an element of bias involved here but come on...
As a Swede I deeply respect the Gurkha fighters. Very often surrendering is a way way worse fate than standing your ground and going down with a fight.
The Romans knew this very well. Too many of the barbarians they fought had a habit of burning captives alive in wicker cages.
My uncle served with Gurkhas in Malaya (Now Malaysia) during WWII and had nothing but praise for them, he said they were kind, respectful and the most fearless soldiers he ever met.
In those days they still provided a “tot” of rum per day to the soldiers, my uncle saved up his rations and got drunk with the Gurkhas one night and they insisted to give him some tattoo’s (very crude stars) as a sign of friendship, at the time he was too scared to refuse, but latter he was very proud of them.
They also gave him a kukri when the regiment disbanded and he returned to England, its considered a great sign of respect and Honor in our family.
My grandpa was a RAF pilot in Burma and around the pacific. He was given one of there curved gurkan blades and apparently had a large supply of rum. Which he survived on when he crashed landed. he survived the war and later served in Korea. Very similar
I worked with some Gurkhas in Baghdad, Iraq 2003-4. They were really great guys -- quiet, gentle, meditative, and very kind. I really wish I had been able to stay in touch; they had invited me to visit them in Nepal, saying its beauty was indescribable and should be seen. I have never heard anyone say the slightest word against them, only respect for their bravery and skill. These men are still the penultimate professional soldiers.
Go to Nepal. They'll take care of you.
@@kirbyculp3449 definitely. Nepal is super safe too. So chill and people are friendly.
Thank you. My father was an Indian born, British officer with the 3/9 GR during Operation Thursday. He loved the men under his command, and was very proud to serve with them.
Your father's unit lives on in the Indian Army today.
A colleague of mine was in the Dutch army on exercise with the Gurka's. They went to sleep and when they woke up they noticed all the men of his unit had a stripe on their necks and or throaths, set with a pencil. They then found out the Gurka's practiced an invasion in the night to see how many they could kill before anyone woke up or noticed them. All would have been dead. True story.
That's badass
Fun fact during the Vietnam war my grandfather saved the life of a gurka in a bar fight (shots were fired and two people died). The gurka gifted my grandfather his kukri and it is still with family today.
Happen to me too, but the gurkha was my grandpa's best friend, and he gifted him the gurkha hat. I still have it
Gurkhas are the only people who can bring a knife to a gun fight and win.
🤣 surrender kiyu ki to
Who surrender 😂
A world war 2 royal marine I use to talk with referred to the Gurkhas as the best and most feared fighters of the war. Thank you for the work you do.
"Bravest of the brave, most generous of the generous."
Sir Ralph Turner MC.
"Jai Mahakali, aayo GORKHALI"
A noble enemy is more to be feared than a cruel one. That is because if this enemy is STRONG the temptation of making peace with him is very strong. The cruel enemy you just want in his grave and you fight on and on to put him there.
As I write these last words, my thoughts return to you who were my comrades, the stubborn and indomitable peasants of Nepal. Once more I hear the laughter with which you greeted every hardship. Once more I see you in your bivouacs or about your fires, on forced march or in the trenches, now shivering with wet and cold, now scorched by a pitiless and burning sun. Uncomplaining you endure hunger and thirst and wounds; and at the last your unwavering lines disappear into the smoke and wrath of battle. Bravest of the brave, most generous of the generous, never had country more faithful friends than you.
Sir Ralph Lilley Turner.
If I'm not mistaken my Father met a Ghurka or two during his service. He had nothing but the utmost respect and praise when talking a little about them, especially their physical and combat prowess. I'm glad these people are finally starting to get some of the equal treatment they deserve from the UK. Though I also find it a bit tragic that such a fierce but noble people are essentially shipped out to foreign countries to fight foreign wars. As legendary as their reputation is, I can understand why some in Nepal aren't so happy about it.
As a frequent watcher of K&G and a Singaporean, I’m so happy to see mention of the Gurkha regiment in Singapore, they were an important part of the initial police force post-WWII on the road to independence.
My first encounter of sorts was at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan in 2007. I was working as a contractor for the Canadian task force. During our tour of the base, we drove by their compound. We were told they were there as force protection for the base: the last line of defence. I told our driver I felt safer already. I had to explain to the non-military folks who and what the Gurkhas were about. Later during my tour, I had a Sunday dinner at the British DFAC (dining facility). I was at a table by myself when a bunch of the Gurkhas asked if they could sit with me. I said of course and had a great dinner with them. When their tour was complete, Canada awarded them a unit citation. Just great people.
🙏Thank you for creating a video about my ancestors. Jai Mahakaali, Jai Nepal🙏
The Gurkhas truly deserve their own mini series to immortalise their heroism and bravery! They are the best and deserve full respect and pay from the British Government and the public. I hope the British army continues to maintain their Gurkha regiment for long time.
Serving the British army is the darkest period of Gurkhas
@@phoenixj1299no it isn't.
It's much better than serving in india for them
@@vatsal7640 It's far worse. It's the biggest humiliation. Serving British makes "Gorkhas" the worst of kinds.
@@phoenixj1299 no it doesn't.
Gurkhas would literally be unknown at global stage if it weren't for British military.
That's why many of them still serve in it
@@vatsal7640 Not really. They would have known after India Pak war. Besides, it only creates an impression that Gorkhas have no honour by joining British army considering their culture.
" If a man is not afraid to die, then either he is lying or he is a gorkha"
Field marshal General Sam Manekshaw
Jai Maa kali Ayo Goorkhali
I would like to thank you for this tribute of a video, and for the memories I share below, and of course our friends in Nepal for their incredible service. I can't speak of how Nepal views this relationship, but I am grateful for it, regardless of how it came to be.
I grew up in Farnborough and Aldershot, in the UK - both with sizeable Nepalese and Gurkha communities - and my dad served alongside Gurkha's in The Falklands. He once described them fondly to me as "Small nutters with huge balls", as he saw them in action at Mount William. They overran an elevated position "practically just by shouting at them" (my dad's words) with most of the Argentinians abandoning their positions and surrendering to a nearby British contingent. The Argentinians who surrendered were evidently "terrified" by the reputation of the Gurkha's and preferred the perceived safety of the British(!).
My dad didn't speak a ton of the war - he lost a good friend whilst serving - but he could easily be prompted to tell the story over a drink.
The Argentinians only had their own propaganda to blame for that - they told their troops that the Gurkhas were a bunch of savages and merciless killers, and fed them wild tales of what the Gurkhas would do to them if they caught them. They were trying to instil a fight or die mentality in the their own soldiers… but what they actually did was leave them so terrified of the Gurkhas that they all fled en mass when the Gurkhas attacked!
The UK mistreating foreign nationals who fought and died for them was truly shocking
It's only shocking for an uneducated. If you are educated on British colonialism...UK mistreating foreign nationals who died for their country would feel natural to you. No offence to you.
My father was Australian Army 1955-1987 and on a couple of occasions we had Gurka soldiers invited by him to stay at our home whilst they were doing courses and training in Australia. My father held them in high regard as did I when they were in our home.
I was working in Chatham in the early 90s and the Gurkhas were based at Kitchener Barracks, I met a number of them in and around the town and at the Barracks. I will say this, they are maybe the nicest bunch of fellas I have had the pleasure of meeting, polite and respectful, well turned out in and out of uniform. I would say this as well, the pride they feel for being called a gurkha is immense, the pride they felt for serving in the British Army is beyond anything I could feel, the pride they felt for serving in Britain (even in Chatham) was great. We owe them more than we know or realise.
I have Gurkha friends. Apart from their courage and bravery, they are some of the most polite and honest people on this planet. Huge huge respect for these lions!❤❤❤
Gurkha sense of humour : Enemy sentries die in dark never knowing who killed them. British sentries, gurkha crawls up, undoes both shoe laces, ties shoe laces together, crawls away again; laughs quietly at clumsy British Soldier as he falls over in dark.
Paltu pet 😂
Proud to be gorkha 🕉🚩 🇳🇵🇮🇳 , jai maha kali , ayo gorkhali 🕉🚩 🇳🇵 🇳🇵 🇮🇳🇮🇳
Isn't Mahale a Maharashtrian surname though? Not a Gurkha one...
Jai Shivaji! Jai Gurkha! Jai Hind!
aren't they just slaves of british?
@@Aksarallah no one is a slave of the British, welcome to 2024.
@@Aksarallah gorkhas were far from slaves brits respected and admierd them just like sikhs unlike bangali or africans
@@Aparachitbaba yeah yeah, lets ignore how they are just tools for british used to rule india and its other colonies
I served with Ghurkas overseas. They live up to every detail. Some of the nicest people you'll ever meet if you're a friendly
What makes a great warrior? It's the physical capabilities and skills too, but more importantly, it's his mentality.. it's his attitude towards death.
It's the blood of bravery that shines bright through the veins of the gorkhas, and when it comes down to, a gorkha is truly the fiercest.. he becomes death personified. Jai Mahakali! Jai bir Gorkhali!
As a Nepalese,I would like to say thank you Kings and Generals for making this video 🎉!.I hope you keep up the great work in this channel!
A wonderful review of the history of the Gurkhas. Great!
When I completed basic training, I was walking back to my room to gather my things before I started the journey home. I had no one turn up for our parade, where we passed off the drill square in our ceremonial dress. Anyway, as I walked back, a whole company of Gurkhas marched past me and their NCO gave a eyyyyyyees left and everyone one of them banged a saulte up to me. I of course gave a eyes left and saluted them back said thank you and carry on men. First time I had any contact with them and since then my respect could not be any higher for them. Their NCO must of thought I was an officer I was not but it did not matter though. That was on the 21st of December 2014
Every time we mentioned the war, grandfather never stopped telling us about how he saw a Gurkha kill 4 to 7 men in Malaya. We will never know how many the Gurkha actually killed, we only know that grandfather was utterly in awe of the man’s ferocity and bravery. He would explain how the single Gurkha attacked the Japanese soldiers and slit throat after throat till he was shot multiple times and cut down by katanas. That’s how I first learned about Gurkhas.
>It's 2024. We have weaponized the atom and probably have probably militirized orbit.
> The scariest guys still just get you with giant knives.
Damn future. You scary.
Just like Dune
As much as tech has advanced, Human Biology hasn't
What's worked to kill people from across history still works.
Just goes to show you, never underestimate a large knife or blade.
@@trogdor8942Gurkhas are the real life Sardaukar.
@@subcommanderxelios800truth is stranger than fiction, because fiction has to be believable.
-Mark Twain
As someone who isn't at all Nepali, it was great to see a video by K&Gs on these great warriors that I have admired and been in awe of since learning of them years ago.
It's still stunning for me to know that those warriors fight Japanese with katana with a Kukri and still win, those guys are one of the best warriors in history for sure
These are great videos! Keep making these types of videos.
I’ve been a dedicated follower of this channel for years, and I must say, this video was long overdue. It beautifully captures the rich history, unwavering sacrifice, unparalleled bravery, and enduring valor of the Gurkhas. What sets this video apart is its courage to shed light on both the positive aspects of Gurkha service and the harsh realities of discrimination and injustice they've faced. It's a testament to the channel's integrity and commitment to telling the whole story. Kudos to the creators for their insightful and thought-provoking content. I would love to see some more major conflict videos that involved Gurkhas in British Indian Army, British Army, Indian Army or Singapore Police.
I am so excited for the future of this channel. All the conflicts you can cover for years to come. I'm so so so looking forward to the day when you do the American civil war or the Franco prussian war. Long may this channel prosper!!
The price you pay to enjoy this channel is war and misery for others. With that said, he does make great content.
a tragic price those countless unknown sons, brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers, grandparents, and beloved pets. But I'll be honest like most men who've never experienced war we find it cool and study all the gory details with enthusiasm. Look at Dan Carlin he loves his job.
6:12 I’d expect k&g to realize that that Gurkha fighting in wwii is holding an m16. That’s the level of quality control I expect from the infographics show.
Met some on the way down to the Falklands, polite humble but even the Royal Marines looked upon them with awe.
My Grandfather served with them back during the Burma campaign in WWII. Simple and honest folk, who were extremely loyal to their superior officers, even if they didn't fully speak the same language.
Great video. I know about the Gurkha reputation as much as anyone, but didn't actually know the history of warriors in detail. Very proud of all the Gurkhas that have served or currently serving.
Great video K&G keep up the good work!
If Sikh Empire Joined hands with Gurkhas during Anglo-Nepal war, the British could have been routed out of Asia.
Thanks for this nuanced look at some of the fiercest warriors in human history. The politics and history can be controversial but no one can question the courage and skill of these amazing men. 🔥⚔👏
The video was a bit unexpected, but nonetheless it was good and interesting one to say the least.
Yeah man same
Kings and Generals makes such great videos about history and modern warfare videos.
So from a country Nepal(The land of Gorkhali) I am typing this . Its really a pride to have the blood of Gorkha running over us.Thank you for this nice representation on this video.Jay Mahakali,Aayo Gorkhali🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
रातो र चन्द्र-सुर्जे जङ्गी निशान हाम्रो
जिउँदो रगतसरि यो, बल्दो यो शान हाम्रो🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
So refreshing to see content like this. Especially turning the focus away from Europe to Indian subcontinent. Please do a lot more like this as there are many more interesting topics as far as Indian subcontinent is concerned. If you are interested you can check about the Chola Empire. One of the fascinating set of people whom the world should know a lot about. All the best for your future endeavours.
THANK YOU! Amazing work as Always 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
It feels nice to watch it here. Thank you "Kings and generals"
Better to die than to be a coward.
- The Gurkhas.
Really, appreciated the thumbnail you have kept on this video. Respect to you. Salute
After watching this channel from Nepal 🇳🇵for so many years, I always knew our day would come to be featured on this channel.
Descendant of the Gurkhas who served in Anglo-Nepalese war, both world wars.
I don't think ive heard of many other armies/fighting forces that are so respected compared to the Gurkhas. A great people.
Another reason i am subscribed to this channel.
Brilliant as always! A vital piece in the British colonial empire has finally been released
thanks for finally covering about the Gurkhas on your channel, Gotta read Tim Gurung's book one day to learn about their history
Finally! A video about the finest and deadliest mountaineer warriors in history
excellent to see coverage of a little mentioned aspect of british military history, I've met them as a serving soldier years ago they have my utmost respect
I think many years ago I dropped a random comment to KG asking for a Gurkha video. This was in the early years of KG. I'm so happy they released a video about them. Byron Farwell's The Gurkhas is a must read if you are into them.
I grew up hearing tales of the Gurkha. My father was an Army Ranger and served with them in Korea during the Korean War. The only soldiers that came close to making as much of an impression on him were Turks, also a major knife culture. My son served alongside them in Afghanistan, as a Marine Scout Sniper. Their quiet stoicism left an impression on him. They might not be very big, but they don't have much quit in them.
I remember reading about the train incident and the incident near Lashkar gah while on deployment. In the train incident the SgtMaj was forced into early retirement due to downsizing of the Gurkhas but afterwards was soon invited back into the regiment.
Finally a video giving respect to the brave and loyal Gurkhas that deserve it!!
Had no idea of this topic before this video. Rad. ty for the content.
Oh I really enjoyed learning more about this. Although heartbreaking.
Such Incredible people.
As a young soldier I read several accounts of the Gurkhas and their exploits and one common thread stood out to me - an officer could of course compel them to obedience but would never get the best out of them unless he was polite. It made me think about my own service up to that point, where the culture was all grim discipline, yelling at people and smoking/beasting them for minor infractions, and wonder if there wasn't a better way to get the best out of people.
i dont know if there is but WHY have there not been a movie of these awesome warriors
Good to hear about our fierce but good brothers. These brave people have helped us in many wars.
Fantastic, I’m ready for the rest of the series.
One other thing we need to appreciate is Gurkha is always loyal to the countries and the forces they served. Hats off to their bravery.
Mongols: Seriously, who are these people?
I have personally met many of them when I was a kid back in Hong Kong. Lots of them worked as security guards in shopping malls or residential areas after serving in the Army.
Great documentary.
They have earned fear and respect in equal measure!
What a great piece of history. Thank you for this.
As a Indian and Hindu, one thing which i would like to say to all my Gorkha brothers to make Nepal strong not just militarily but also economically. How long Gurkha will shed their bloods in someone's else war? It's time to shed the colonial practices and built strong and capable Nepal. Otherwise, Gurkha's bravery will always be a token piece to satisfy the white colonial masters. Jai Mahakali 🕉️🙏
Thanks for a great video. Fascinating.
My grandfather had to train parachutists at the very start of the Para's. He had the opportunity to train a squad and remembered how he had to leave the hanger and told them to wait. They didn't understand and were jumping from the two story building without any harness. He knew they were impressive soldiers by the sheer lack of fear to do this and it was just to get a job done!
Gurkhas are definitely the definition of badassery
It's amazing that British colonial practice still last until 2007-2013: in USA if you serve the army 4 years you get full citizenship, not to mention you get the same pay/pension, same for France Foreign Legion.
Yeah it was surprising that no citizenship was granted until it was championed in the public by a celebrity (Joanna Lumley) raising the profile of the vetran Gurkas plight. They deserve the citizenship.