Whilst working in Germany 50 years ago, I met a retired Gurkha who was working in a Chinese restaurant. He told me he had served 25 years in the British army, so I suggested he must have a good pension. He replied that he received half of what a British serviceman received, and, as a Brit, I wished the ground would swallow me up there and then. I am glad this travesty has now been corrected
I agree with you about the travesty. I understand that it initially occurred because in 1947 the British and the Indian Indians agreed to pay their Gers the same benefits which were pegged at the Indian level.
Corrected not because it was the right thing to do as it should never have come to that, but because it hit the mainstream media, it was the shame those in power felt for such a situation. Shameful behaviour as always.
Some years ago whilst trekking through a village in the Himalayan foothills I was approached by a local who explained that grandfather had a letter written in english and that no one in the village could read it, would I read it to them? On reading it I discovered that the old gentleman was an ex British Gurkha and that the letter was informing him that he had been granted a pension. He was ecstatic and I was left feeling extremely privalidged to have given the good news to someone who had served our country.
@@TheHistoryChapBritain and his western Allies today giving lectures on human rights, it is a hypocracy. You western looters had looted the human rights of innocent, peace loving asian ,wheather in china or India and anywhere in the Asia . You western looters should not preach the Asian countries what human rights are 😡😡😡 .
I'm so pleased! I was one of the many, I'm sure, that had suggested this might be an interesting topic; having served in Aldershot and worked alongside the Gurkhas there. We owe them more than a lot of people contemplate.
I was so happy to hear this story and learn more about the history of the Gurkhas. When I was younger, my father had a book on them, which I inherited along with his kukri. I must have read that book over and over. My father passed away over 20 years ago and was a former UDT man in the US Navy. I am looking forward to the next installment on British history and what else I can learn. Well done, amigo y gracias!
Harry, I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Next week, I will be telling the story of Admiral Thomas Cochrane - the real life "Master & Commander".
My dad was staunch British, very patriotic and would tell me all the great stories of the British army and how we conquered the world. He would also talk in length about Gurkhas. The British government might not respect Gurkhas (with how they have been treated) but I guarantee you, the British public in general, definitely respect and love the Gurkhas Big love to all my Nepalese brothers and sisters From Salford, NW England
Many thanks for this inspirational story. You too are also an inspiration for many of us! My grandfather fought against the Otterman Turks alongside the Gurkhas during WWI. I still remember how much he respected the "silent" and deadly Gurkhas!
What an incredible story, such bravery on both sides. "They are as brave as lions and NEARLY equal to us" classic. Certainly glad that both nations became allies.
what bravwry by english . ek taraf se nepali mare dusre side se uttarkhand ke or sikh regiment . angrejon ke to officer the sab bache . dono side ke hindu mare kitne bevquf hain ham hindu log 😂😂
I live amongst the zulus in zululand ....great warrior race... one of the most physically fit and brave people on planet earth..... lots of love to my Zulu brothers and sisters.. god bless..
I've been eagerly awaiting this one and wasn't disappointed! I've worked with Guhrkas a couple of times, really great and genuinely humble men. Thanks Chris 👍
During my 8 years of stay in United Kingdom as an international student from Nepal, I was always adored by the British People. It was indeed a great part of my life. Friends forever...
Best day's work the British Army ever did, in many ways. We learned about the Gurkhas and made friends with them. Now they are the best friends and bravest comrades our country has EVER had.
but you screwed us over 1/3rd of our land and instead of keeping or returning it instead gave it away for free to india. that's not called friendship. gurkhas are still exploited in the British army and relieved less pay and pension than their white counterparts
Mate, your country has had a HUGE heap of dead allies, partners, best friends and bravest comrades, and historically, they are usually treated like cannon fodder and dismissed. Congrats, you have a precious.
number of years ago I knew a captain of nursing. Her posting was alongside gurkhas. One night the nursing staff were out on the town and convinced a group of gurkhas to come clubbing with them. A huge fight kicked off in the club. The Gurkhas gathered the nurses in a corner and formed a ring round them facing out. Not one combatant went anywhere near that corner.
MY GOD, was I certainly so happy to have THIS be your next video, Chris dear chap, cos while I've certainly known extremely full well about the legendary bravery and loyalty of the amazing Gurkhas of Nepal during their 200 years of service with us Brits, I've known absolutely NOTHING, zero, zilch, for all this long time about the very war which began that very adventure and service in the first place, being of course the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16, the only time we fought each other. And WOW, I mean WOOOOOOWWWW, and I not only refer that to the facts I've now newly gained, again thanks to you- seriously, THANK YOU for doing the Dad's Army video that you did which allowed me to find you in the first place, I would NEVER have found and come to just LOVE your amazing channel so so much otherwise-, but also what you've revealed about the certainly almost incredible to believe facts about Robert Rollo Gillespie, who I TOTALLY say you have GOT to do a video about, I SO wanna know EVERYTHING about what happened to him in his military years before meeting his death against the Gurkhas, please PLEASE do HIM for sure, YES, sir. And btw, I checked out your video from a year or so ago about the Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896, the war which lasted literally just under three quarters of an hour, the other night, and once again I was just absolutely wowed by what I learned of it, 500 of the defiant enemy Sultan's men killed during those 38 minutes of war and just one of our naval men wounded but survived, and all because of stubbornness to not want to end the slave trade which was still going on in that region at the time. So that's another of your earlier videos finally seen by me, and the fact that that happened two years before the big event of the Spanish-American in Cuba would kick off...
Excellent presentation History Chap! Thank you for posting. I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter. I was unaware of the war between the British Empire and the Gurkhas in 1814. As you stated, the Napaloeonic war was going on, which seemingly overshadowed this war in history. I learned of the Gurkhas when I became interested in WWII while growing up in the 70s. I have learned more about them over the years, mostly about their service in the Pacific Campaign against the Japanese. I'm pleased to see their history and their legacy getting the recognition they so richly deserve.
/Hi Chris. Loved the video. I have a great love and respect for the Gurkhas. I have heard many tales of their bravery and the respect everybody has for them. One snippet that I heard, a number of times, was that of when the Gurkhas were around, you better have your boot laces ties correctly, especially on guard duty. Great men and even great soldiers.
My father fought with the Gurkhas in WW2, 4th Indian i think. As he grew older he told me of his experiences with them in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. He said if the hand held out to help was a Gurkhas you were in with a chance. A Gurkha would never leave you. He'd die fighting by your side...
Thank you For sharing Our History..it was my Bed time story WW2 Burma . with my loving Grandfather My Hero Second Sixth Gurkha Rifle.Im so lucky and proud of him. I miss him..
My father served alongside them in Burma and told me that they were fiercely loyal, would never leave you and had a terrific sense of humour. We are very lucky to have them as allies.
Wonderful presentation. I have to this day a kukri presented to me in 1992 by the ex Gurkha troops working in mozambique with the mine clearing organization MINETECH. I was a medic and provided medics for their operations from zimbanwe army medical corps and ex south african medical personell Treasured item
A brilliant episode Chris, telling us of the Anglo-Nepalese conflict, of which I knew nothing at all, so thank you for it. I along with many others in this country, have a great love and deep respect for the Gurkha soldier. Not only for their prowess in war, but their deep loyalty to the British Crown. As I remember there were three battalions of Gurkhas until the loss of Hong Kong back to the Chinese in the 1990's and one battalion had been stationed there, but that battalion was disbanded afterwards. Such a pity, as far as I'm concerned we can have as many of these hardy warriors in the British Army as we can possibly accommodate. Given the demands the government put in our armed forces and the lack of really good recruits these days. The more Gurkhas we have the better!
As someone who is an avid student of history, especially military history, you and the "History Guy-History that deserves to be remembered", are two of my favorite TH-cam channels. Both excellent story-tellers and very well researched stories!
My grandfather, a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery in Mesopotamia, served alongside the Gurkhas in the Great War. He told me that they were the best & meanest soldiers he'd ever encountered on either side.
Love the Gurkhas ❤️ Our loyal elite,natural warriors. so sad that it took a war to unite us ☹️ so happy Gurkhas now have the right to settle in Britain ( a right our government should have given them from the start ). Excellent video and channel 👍👍
Another excellent episode! I was wondering if I could request a subject. I have just found out that my Great Great Uncle served in the Chin Lushai Expedition in Burma with the 1st KOSB. I'd love to hear your explanation of the events, infact I could listen to your episodes all day, all the best, Gordon.
As a X British Soldier I would want a Gurkha by my side not in front of me hope they stay on our side in the future, it is a disgrace how our Government has treated them as regards to pay and pension etc.
thank you for a short story about Borneo in the 60's. I think that the essence of these warriors was how they behaved in Japanese captivity. What a great collection of books in the background
Would you consider doing a series on the Gurkhas? I’m thinking of individual acts by Gurkha’s in British service or units in that same service. I know I’ve seen a couple as sidebars over the years while reading about WWI and WWII, so there must be quite a few. I think them similar to Zulu’s for ferocity and bravery.
Hi Terry, thanks for that suggestion. There are probably people who are much better informed about the history of the Goka regiments then I am but I will add to my list.
Chris not many people know about the history of the Gurkhas and how they become part of the british army a really interesting story I loved it keep up the good work. You want to tell the the story of the Fiji's our they become to serve in the british army as well
Before the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16. There was another Anglo-Nepalese War in 1767, in which a force of 2,500 British EIC's troops was defeated by the Nepalese forces of King Prithvi Narayan Shah of Nepal. Out of the original British-Indian Sepoy force of 2,500 men, less than 1000 survived and made it back to their home territory. This was the Battle of Sindhuli Gadhi, which was fought on 6th November 1767, in Sindhuli district of Bagmati province of Nepal. Many people often forget and don't remember this Anglo-Nepalese War of 1767 when discussing about the Anglo-Nepalese conflicts and relationship in 18th century to present. The Anglo-Maratha conflicts of 1600s-1843 in India, are even more interesting. British EIC suffered its most humiliating and decisive defeats at the hands of Maratha Empire in the 18th century and that too, at the pan-India level. From Northern India to Southern India.
Well the reason why 1767 war isn't called much is because it wasn't all out war like 1814-16. The 1767 was the British sending their army to assist Jay Prakash Malla who was king of Kathmandu at the time. Ghorkhali knew about it and ambushed the British army and took away the weapon that British army left
@@angrymaniac53 Yup, it was a short-lived event and one of the victories of Maharaja Prithvi Narayan Shah ji. But it should also be remembered and discussed.
Gurkhas were probably the sole reason why 1857mutiny dint succeed, despite being coaxed multiple times in each battle by rebels for common cause as hindus......they remained loyal to their colours nd the bugle......loyality nd bravery is synonymous with gurkhas!!!! Thanks for this beautiful documentry.....may all good souls in the battles rest in peace ❤
@@demigodpersia nope, scindias played tactical games, Sikhs dint revolt in 1857, nd given the past of how Sikhs wer treated it was very less probable dat Sikhs might revolt, though in prior battles they defeated east india company, but the gurkhas not revolting nd continuing to fight for oath nd duty, they acted as the fulcrum on whose load the result of favourable revolt slipped from hands nd efforts of mutineers! Jai kali, ayo Gorkhali!!!
Technically gurkha were offerd 6 time more wealth and they still stayed with british. Sikh maharani evej took refuge in nepal. As no indian kingdome had that will power to protect her. That being said even maratha leader nana shaib who rebeld against british and killed so many like he also fleed to nepal. Nepal was friends of british and those who rebeld with british took refuge in nepal . If anyone talked about rebelion in heart of nepali they were dealt with. Reason why some poluce stattion guardpost were even damaged and bombed by rebels. See nepal fuaght the british east india by it self. Nit jsyt that but many kindgome suported the british and no one came for nepal. So nepal did what it can to protect it self. It paid a price that british author have written most costliest campaign ever taken by by british in south asia. Finally even british giverner wrote to king of england without gurkha we lost india. You can say sikh i respect that. But it was gurkha who captured mughal leader to be after british would have been moved out of india it would have been mughal empire. Gurkha captured that mughal leader. Yes maratha and many rebeld and many of them fleed to nepal as british were everywhere.
@@pranavr9783 Gurkhas were offered 6 times the wealth? Well no record of it, but it strengthened the british ties with Ranas, they got land naya muluk on western tarai. Many princely states like patalia state, state of gwalior, many local zamindars, were much more responsible then gurkhas. Lucknow rebellion was already about to India then Gurkhas came very late and sacked the city.
I love the idea that even in Combat both sides can respect each other, that even at times when deaths are considered 'necessary' one does not need to 'rejoice' in those deaths but can instead remain respectful. When and why did that change? Today we could not be further from that with no respect for the bodies or even the Civilians caught in the middle who are often seriously abused and mistreated!
very honest narrative. most accurate ever made so far. thank you from nepal. .it would still be more accurate if you had mention the role of a traitor (a mercant from the plains) in helping Octorlony outflanking the Gorkha column. if octorlony had not got that that traitor history could be somewhat different.
Wonderful. My Grandfather was in the Inniskillen dragoons prior and during WW1 up until their disbandment. He served alongside the Gurkas in India, and I have a Kukri that was presented to him. Family legend has it that the Gurkas amputate the first joint of their little finger, on the loss of a parent, and that the army was unsuccessful in banning the practice. Maybe you can enlightened me.? Happy St George's day and thanks for posting.
Happy St. George’s Day! Glad you enjoyed this video. Unfortunately, I don’t know the answer to your question, but I hope someone else will be able to contribute
Thank you for your prompt reply. An unrelated bit of information about my Grandfather, his officer was Captain Oates of Antarctic fame. My Grandfather told my Father that Oates was hugely loved by his men and spoke ,unusually for the time, with a broad Yorkshire accent.My cousin has the order of service for Oates' memorial. My Grandfather was from Northumberland.
@@stephenrose1343that legend is not true. But it was traditional that a Gurkha had to draw blood everytime he drew his kukhri, even if a drop from his own finger.
@@stephenrose1343that legend is not true. But it was traditional that a Gurkha had to draw blood everytime he drew his kukhri, even if a drop from his own finger.
Around the 2000s, i read about the efforts of actress Joanna Lumley to force the British government to allow retired Gurkhas to live in Britain, to receive equal pension as British soldiers, instead of retiring to Nepal on half-pay or reduced pension. I believe her advocacy was successful. And her father was a former officer of the Gurkha regiment.... My story about the Gurkhas: I saw a Gurkha military band playing during the Sultan of Brunei's birthday in 2012. There were also some Gurkha soldiers milling around the ceremony. Unfortunately, as the audience was not permitted to get close, I was unable to chat or take photos with them...
It is interesting how both the Gurkhas and Sikhs became members of the British (or East India Company) army, who successfully aided in quelling the Indian mutiny. Another excellent delve into history.
Very nice and accurate as far as we know. Just a note-Amar (hindu name- immortal) Singh Thapa, not Umar (Arabic/Muslim name-flourishing), may be just a case of mispronunciation. One story to add, Gorkhalis tied rag on sheep horns and set the rags on fire and ran them down the hill to scare the Brits, which caused chaos in the ranks.
Great episode. My American army unit provided transportation for Gurkhas training with us. I was able to meet a couple of them and traded rations with one. American troops don't get bully beef which I happen to love.
You forgot to mention that the 600 Gorkhas at Khalanga consisted of men, women and children. But then a Gurkha woman is, in every way, as effective as a Gorkha man, and a Gorkha child over 10 or 12 years old is no more a child..
At the battle of Nalapani legendary commander Robert Rollo Gillespie had 3500+ soldiers with guns, mortars and multiple cannons against 600 Gurkhas ( including men, women and children) equipped with just 20 guns and kukhuri, spears etc. no modern weapons. Still Gurkhas hold their ground for many weeks
My great grandfather was stationed in India, and was familiar with Gurkhas. He later fought in the 2nd Boer War, and griped that they didn't have Gurkhas in that war
As a former British soldier, I do not know of any soldier who has not felt mighty glad to have Gurkha soldiers fighting with him or just to work alongside them.
An obelisk was later built at the site of battle of kalunga by the British and still exists to this day . Its in the district of Dehradun, capital of Uttarakhand State. I have been there once. Its thickly wooded area with hilly terrain, one can imagine how difficult it would have been for the British to fight in such a terrain considering they were used to fighting line battles in open fields employing volley fire tactics.
One of my Great + Grandfathers served in the British Army for 21 years. I believe he was in India from 1850 to 1861 eventually retiring as a Chelsea Pensioner ( not what you think) in 1871. I wonder what experience he went through in his long infantry career
Hi Chris. Great video as usual! Could I request a topic for a video please? Awhile back you did a video on a hospital ship during The First World War(I think it was a sister ship of the Titanic) but in it you mentioned something about the lesser mentioned Macedonian front. I love learning about the lesser talked about subjects of that war so if it’s not too much trouble would you consider it? Thanks again for all your knowledge and hard work! Big fan from Ireland here 🙂
Hi David, the Salonika front is on my list for this year. Just want to get right balance between introduction to this theatre of war and going too deep.
Not bad, an excellent book on the subject is ‘Britain’s Gurkha War’ by John Pemble, with the forward being done by the esteemed Gurkha Officer and Gurkha historian Lt. Col. Cross
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Whilst working in Germany 50 years ago, I met a retired Gurkha who was working in a Chinese restaurant. He told me he had served 25 years in the British army, so I suggested he must have a good pension. He replied that he received half of what a British serviceman received, and, as a Brit, I wished the ground would swallow me up there and then. I am glad this travesty has now been corrected
I agree with you about the travesty. I understand that it initially occurred because in 1947 the British and the Indian Indians agreed to pay their Gers the same benefits which were pegged at the Indian level.
If British wages are given in South Asia, the person will become a millionaire
@@VED036but they and their family live in uk bro not nepal
@@dipeshgrg985 England was always foolish.
Corrected not because it was the right thing to do as it should never have come to that, but because it hit the mainstream media, it was the shame those in power felt for such a situation. Shameful behaviour as always.
Some years ago whilst trekking through a village in the Himalayan foothills I was approached by a local who explained that grandfather had a letter written in english and that no one in the village could read it, would I read it to them? On reading it I discovered that the old gentleman was an ex British Gurkha and that the letter was informing him that he had been granted a pension. He was ecstatic and I was left feeling extremely privalidged to have given the good news to someone who had served our country.
What a lovely story.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share it here
sounds super made up but if that makes you happy, go on mate
@@TheHistoryChapBritain and his western Allies today giving lectures on human rights, it is a hypocracy. You western looters had looted the human rights of innocent, peace loving asian ,wheather in china or India and anywhere in the Asia . You western looters should not preach the Asian countries what human rights are 😡😡😡 .
I'm so pleased! I was one of the many, I'm sure, that had suggested this might be an interesting topic; having served in Aldershot and worked alongside the Gurkhas there. We owe them more than a lot of people contemplate.
Really pleased you liked it. Thanks fro watching.
I was so happy to hear this story and learn more about the history of the Gurkhas. When I was younger, my father had a book on them, which I inherited along with his kukri. I must have read that book over and over. My father passed away over 20 years ago and was a former UDT man in the US Navy. I am looking forward to the next installment on British history and what else I can learn. Well done, amigo y gracias!
Harry, I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed it.
Next week, I will be telling the story of Admiral Thomas Cochrane - the real life "Master & Commander".
@TheHistoryChap I'm looking forward to that one! That a great movie too!
Nepal visit once in a life time must 😁😁😁😁😁😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘 u n ur family will love it 😍😍😍😍😍
I like you to talk about the black rulers of Europe.
My dad was staunch British, very patriotic and would tell me all the great stories of the British army and how we conquered the world. He would also talk in length about Gurkhas. The British government might not respect Gurkhas (with how they have been treated) but I guarantee you, the British public in general, definitely respect and love the Gurkhas
Big love to all my Nepalese brothers and sisters
From Salford, NW England
Many thanks for this inspirational story. You too are also an inspiration for many of us!
My grandfather fought against the Otterman Turks alongside the Gurkhas during WWI. I still remember how much he respected the "silent" and deadly Gurkhas!
Thank you for taking the time to share your family story.
I forgot to mention in the video that’s the Gus also served at Gallipoli
What an incredible story, such bravery on both sides.
"They are as brave as lions and NEARLY equal to us" classic.
Certainly glad that both nations became allies.
Hi Darren,
Glad you enjoyed it.
I appreciate your support and your comments. Thanks
@@TheHistoryChapyou should address the creation of martial race theory by the British.
And a separate mess for the brownies and low different wages for equal positions in the army ! The wonders of British generosity is amazing😅
what bravwry by english . ek taraf se nepali mare dusre side se uttarkhand ke or sikh regiment . angrejon ke to officer the sab bache . dono side ke hindu mare kitne bevquf hain ham hindu log 😂😂
@@SafavidAfsharid3197 Enough with the race nonsense
Chris, I'm digging the Ghurka videos as much as the Zulu! I am always so glad to see a new video from you. I'm not even British but I dig it, man!
I’m glad you enjoyed it and it is up there with my Zulu videos.
Thanks for your support
I live amongst the zulus in zululand ....great warrior race... one of the most physically fit and brave people on planet earth..... lots of love to my Zulu brothers and sisters.. god bless..
I've been eagerly awaiting this one and wasn't disappointed!
I've worked with Guhrkas a couple of times, really great and genuinely humble men.
Thanks Chris 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your support.
Now I will need to work on my General Gillespie talk for members.
@TheHistoryChap I'm eagerly awaiting that one now... my life is full of eagerness I thought I'd lost!
During my 8 years of stay in United Kingdom as an international student from Nepal, I was always adored by the British People. It was indeed a great part of my life. Friends forever...
Thanks for watching my video & for sharing your interesting feedback
I am bedazzled by your skills. Your craftsmanship in weaving together your history stories is masterful. Well done.
Thank you for your very kind comment
Best day's work the British Army ever did, in many ways. We learned about the Gurkhas and made friends with them. Now they are the best friends and bravest comrades our country has EVER had.
Nice comment. Thanks
but you screwed us over 1/3rd of our land and instead of keeping or returning it instead gave it away for free to india. that's not called friendship. gurkhas are still exploited in the British army and relieved less pay and pension than their white counterparts
Mate, your country has had a HUGE heap of dead allies, partners, best friends and bravest comrades, and historically, they are usually treated like cannon fodder and dismissed. Congrats, you have a precious.
Yeah, British command has been massively underestimated. I've learned a lot about Britain's history and heroes.
number of years ago I knew a captain of nursing. Her posting was alongside gurkhas. One night the nursing staff were out on the town and convinced a group of gurkhas to come clubbing with them. A huge fight kicked off in the club. The Gurkhas gathered the nurses in a corner and formed a ring round them facing out. Not one combatant went anywhere near that corner.
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to share your memories
It's an amazing story of mutual respect. Thank you for telling it.
My pleasure, thanks for watching. If you haven’t already, please do subscribe to my channel.
Thank you for shedding light to the bravery of our ancestors.
Thanks for watching my viideo.
not about your kiranti ancestors bro, yo ta old gurkhas haru ko bare ma ho.
kirantis come in picture only after 1890s as 'new gurkhas'
MY GOD, was I certainly so happy to have THIS be your next video, Chris dear chap, cos while I've certainly known extremely full well about the legendary bravery and loyalty of the amazing Gurkhas of Nepal during their 200 years of service with us Brits, I've known absolutely NOTHING, zero, zilch, for all this long time about the very war which began that very adventure and service in the first place, being of course the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16, the only time we fought each other. And WOW, I mean WOOOOOOWWWW, and I not only refer that to the facts I've now newly gained, again thanks to you- seriously, THANK YOU for doing the Dad's Army video that you did which allowed me to find you in the first place, I would NEVER have found and come to just LOVE your amazing channel so so much otherwise-, but also what you've revealed about the certainly almost incredible to believe facts about Robert Rollo Gillespie, who I TOTALLY say you have GOT to do a video about, I SO wanna know EVERYTHING about what happened to him in his military years before meeting his death against the Gurkhas, please PLEASE do HIM for sure, YES, sir.
And btw, I checked out your video from a year or so ago about the Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896, the war which lasted literally just under three quarters of an hour, the other night, and once again I was just absolutely wowed by what I learned of it, 500 of the defiant enemy Sultan's men killed during those 38 minutes of war and just one of our naval men wounded but survived, and all because of stubbornness to not want to end the slave trade which was still going on in that region at the time. So that's another of your earlier videos finally seen by me, and the fact that that happened two years before the big event of the Spanish-American in Cuba would kick off...
Thank you for your very kind comment.
It's really nice to know that people are enjoying my stories as much as I enjoy researching and telling them.
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I had the pleasure of chatting with a Gurkha.
I told him about my Dad's service with REME.
He said, "oh. Ruin every machine eventually?" 😅
Ha ha, what a great response!
I hope that you enjoy the video.
@@TheHistoryChapMy love of military history stems from watching movies about Victorian battles.
Royal EME
Looking forward to this one, as my dad and grandad had alot of respect for the gurkhas.
They served with them during WWII
I hope you enjoy it.
@@TheHistoryChap brilliant chris. enjoyed it.
Thanks, it was fascinating listening to the story of the Gurkhas.
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent presentation History Chap! Thank you for posting. I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter. I was unaware of the war between the British Empire and the Gurkhas in 1814. As you stated, the Napaloeonic war was going on, which seemingly overshadowed this war in history. I learned of the Gurkhas when I became interested in WWII while growing up in the 70s. I have learned more about them over the years, mostly about their service in the Pacific Campaign against the Japanese. I'm pleased to see their history and their legacy getting the recognition they so richly deserve.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching and for also taking the time to post a comment
/Hi Chris. Loved the video. I have a great love and respect for the Gurkhas. I have heard many tales of their bravery and the respect everybody has for them. One snippet that I heard, a number of times, was that of when the Gurkhas were around, you better have your boot laces ties correctly, especially on guard duty. Great men and even great soldiers.
Howard, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to post a comment
I've heard so much great stories about the British Gurkhas, what an amazing story ❤, thank you 🙏🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great history, I had never heard the details before. Glad the gurkhas are on our side! Fearless fighters!
I think I would prefer them on my side rather than to be facing them!
My father fought with the Gurkhas in WW2, 4th Indian i think. As he grew older he told me of his experiences with them in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy.
He said if the hand held out to help was a Gurkhas you were in with a chance. A Gurkha would never leave you. He'd die fighting by your side...
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Thank you For sharing Our History..it was my Bed time story WW2 Burma . with my loving Grandfather My Hero Second Sixth Gurkha Rifle.Im so lucky and proud of him. I miss him..
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My father served alongside them in Burma and told me that they were fiercely loyal, would never leave you and had a terrific sense of humour. We are very lucky to have them as allies.
Indeed. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Great to hear from the other side. The story of the last battle you talked about is almost never mentioned in the Nepalese history books.
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Fascinating tale, Chris, and told with your usual panache. I loved it.
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The Sean Connery and Michael Caine movie 'The Man Who Would Be King' had a Ghurka as wonderful supporting actor role.
Ghurka 'Billy Fish'
I might well do a video about that film.
Thanks Chris. Loved this story and insight into the Gurkhas.
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Wonderful presentation.
I have to this day a kukri presented to me in 1992 by the ex Gurkha troops working in mozambique with the mine clearing organization MINETECH.
I was a medic and provided medics for their operations from zimbanwe army medical corps and ex south african medical personell
Treasured item
Great story, thanks for sharing
A brilliant episode Chris, telling us of the Anglo-Nepalese conflict, of which I knew nothing at all, so thank you for it. I along with many others in this country, have a great love and deep respect for the Gurkha soldier. Not only for their prowess in war, but their deep loyalty to the British Crown. As I remember there were three battalions of Gurkhas until the loss of Hong Kong back to the Chinese in the 1990's and one battalion had been stationed there, but that battalion was disbanded afterwards. Such a pity, as far as I'm concerned we can have as many of these hardy warriors in the British Army as we can possibly accommodate. Given the demands the government put in our armed forces and the lack of really good recruits these days. The more Gurkhas we have the better!
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As someone who is an avid student of history, especially military history, you and the "History Guy-History that deserves to be remembered", are two of my favorite TH-cam channels. Both excellent story-tellers and very well researched stories!
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Another cracking story Chris that many won’t know. Fantastic
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Excellent content my friend. Thank you and please keep it coming.
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I highly recommend the Gurkha museum in Winchester it's brilliant , just like this video!
The Victorian Military Society are having their AGM at the museum in May. I hope to attend.
Another great video! Hope everyone is well!
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Another cracking video cheers.
Long may these lads wish to serve with us
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These videos are fantastic. I so look forward to them.
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thank you another good video never hard of this story keep them coming
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A well-deserved memorial to a unique population👍👍👍
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My grandfather, a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery in Mesopotamia, served alongside the Gurkhas in the Great War. He told me that they were the best & meanest soldiers he'd ever encountered on either side.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your grandfather’s story about the Gurkhas.
Very interresting history, told in a compelling way. Love the pictures as well....
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When he says Gillespi was mortally wpunded shot at the heart by heroic Gurkhas, somewhat I feel elated and rooting for the underdog!
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Great video. Always loved the Gurkha's. Best soldiers in the world. Cheers Ron
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Another great story! Thanks Chris!
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Love the Gurkhas ❤️ Our loyal elite,natural warriors. so sad that it took a war to unite us ☹️ so happy Gurkhas now have the right to settle in Britain ( a right our government should have given them from the start ). Excellent video and channel 👍👍
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Another outstanding video Chris!!! Well done!
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Great post, looking forward to the follow ups.
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Its always great to hear stories from the other side.
Appreciate your efforts
Thanks for your comment. History is full of different perspectives (and normally a lot more than just two).
I have the greatest respect for the Gurkhas. It’s great to hear about them
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I am just reading the comments.What a nice person are you Sir!! You do reply for each and every comment!
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Very well told story. I will definitely browse this channel for more history lessons 👍
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Another excellent episode! I was wondering if I could request a subject. I have just found out that my Great Great Uncle served in the Chin Lushai Expedition in Burma with the 1st KOSB. I'd love to hear your explanation of the events, infact I could listen to your episodes all day, all the best, Gordon.
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Thanks for introducing our Gurkhas alot respect to you 🇳🇵
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I love these videos. Respect Gurkhas! 💪🏻🇳🇵
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OK, Chris. You are now the only TH-cam channel I have joined. Keep up the good work.
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As a X British Soldier I would want a Gurkha by my side not in front of me hope they stay on our side in the future, it is a disgrace how our Government has treated them as regards to pay and pension etc.
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Great video thanks Chris!
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thank you for a short story about Borneo in the 60's. I think that the essence of these warriors was how they behaved in Japanese captivity. What a great collection of books in the background
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Would you consider doing a series on the Gurkhas? I’m thinking of individual acts by Gurkha’s in British service or units in that same service. I know I’ve seen a couple as sidebars over the years while reading about WWI and WWII, so there must be quite a few. I think them similar to Zulu’s for ferocity and bravery.
Hi Terry, thanks for that suggestion. There are probably people who are much better informed about the history of the Goka regiments then I am but I will add to my list.
Chris not many people know about the history of the Gurkhas and how they become part of the british army a really interesting story I loved it keep up the good work. You want to tell the the story of the Fiji's our they become to serve in the british army as well
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Before the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16. There was another Anglo-Nepalese War in 1767, in which a force of 2,500 British EIC's troops was defeated by the Nepalese forces of King Prithvi Narayan Shah of Nepal. Out of the original British-Indian Sepoy force of 2,500 men, less than 1000 survived and made it back to their home territory. This was the Battle of Sindhuli Gadhi, which was fought on 6th November 1767, in Sindhuli district of Bagmati province of Nepal. Many people often forget and don't remember this Anglo-Nepalese War of 1767 when discussing about the Anglo-Nepalese conflicts and relationship in 18th century to present.
The Anglo-Maratha conflicts of 1600s-1843 in India, are even more interesting. British EIC suffered its most humiliating and decisive defeats at the hands of Maratha Empire in the 18th century and that too, at the pan-India level. From Northern India to Southern India.
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Well the reason why 1767 war isn't called much is because it wasn't all out war like 1814-16. The 1767 was the British sending their army to assist Jay Prakash Malla who was king of Kathmandu at the time. Ghorkhali knew about it and ambushed the British army and took away the weapon that British army left
@@angrymaniac53 Yup, it was a short-lived event and one of the victories of Maharaja Prithvi Narayan Shah ji. But it should also be remembered and discussed.
Another great video thanks for telling the story about the Gurkhas
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Gurkhas were probably the sole reason why 1857mutiny dint succeed, despite being coaxed multiple times in each battle by rebels for common cause as hindus......they remained loyal to their colours nd the bugle......loyality nd bravery is synonymous with gurkhas!!!! Thanks for this beautiful documentry.....may all good souls in the battles rest in peace ❤
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Nope, it was more Sikh, and Scindia's army who was more responsible, gurkhas were late. And local zamindrs too supported gurkhas
@@demigodpersia nope, scindias played tactical games, Sikhs dint revolt in 1857, nd given the past of how Sikhs wer treated it was very less probable dat Sikhs might revolt, though in prior battles they defeated east india company, but the gurkhas not revolting nd continuing to fight for oath nd duty, they acted as the fulcrum on whose load the result of favourable revolt slipped from hands nd efforts of mutineers! Jai kali, ayo Gorkhali!!!
Technically gurkha were offerd 6 time more wealth and they still stayed with british. Sikh maharani evej took refuge in nepal. As no indian kingdome had that will power to protect her. That being said even maratha leader nana shaib who rebeld against british and killed so many like he also fleed to nepal. Nepal was friends of british and those who rebeld with british took refuge in nepal . If anyone talked about rebelion in heart of nepali they were dealt with. Reason why some poluce stattion guardpost were even damaged and bombed by rebels. See nepal fuaght the british east india by it self. Nit jsyt that but many kindgome suported the british and no one came for nepal. So nepal did what it can to protect it self. It paid a price that british author have written most costliest campaign ever taken by by british in south asia. Finally even british giverner wrote to king of england without gurkha we lost india. You can say sikh i respect that. But it was gurkha who captured mughal leader to be after british would have been moved out of india it would have been mughal empire. Gurkha captured that mughal leader. Yes maratha and many rebeld and many of them fleed to nepal as british were everywhere.
@@pranavr9783 Gurkhas were offered 6 times the wealth? Well no record of it, but it strengthened the british ties with Ranas, they got land naya muluk on western tarai. Many princely states like patalia state, state of gwalior, many local zamindars, were much more responsible then gurkhas. Lucknow rebellion was already about to India then Gurkhas came very late and sacked the city.
I love the idea that even in Combat both sides can respect each other, that even at times when deaths are considered 'necessary' one does not need to 'rejoice' in those deaths but can instead remain respectful. When and why did that change? Today we could not be further from that with no respect for the bodies or even the Civilians caught in the middle who are often seriously abused and mistreated!
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very honest narrative. most accurate ever made so far. thank you from nepal. .it would still be more accurate if you had mention the role of a traitor (a mercant from the plains) in helping Octorlony outflanking the Gorkha column. if octorlony had not got that that traitor history could be somewhat different.
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Wonderful. My Grandfather was in the Inniskillen dragoons prior and during WW1 up until their disbandment. He served alongside the Gurkas in India, and I have a Kukri that was presented to him.
Family legend has it that the Gurkas amputate the first joint of their little finger, on the loss of a parent, and that the army was unsuccessful in banning the practice. Maybe you can enlightened me.?
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Unfortunately, I don’t know the answer to your question, but I hope someone else will be able to contribute
Thank you for your prompt reply.
An unrelated bit of information about my Grandfather, his officer was Captain Oates of Antarctic fame.
My Grandfather told my Father that Oates was hugely loved by his men and spoke ,unusually for the time, with a broad Yorkshire accent.My cousin has the order of service for Oates' memorial. My Grandfather was from Northumberland.
@@stephenrose1343that legend is not true. But it was traditional that a Gurkha had to draw blood everytime he drew his kukhri, even if a drop from his own finger.
@@stephenrose1343that legend is not true. But it was traditional that a Gurkha had to draw blood everytime he drew his kukhri, even if a drop from his own finger.
Around the 2000s, i read about the efforts of actress Joanna Lumley to force the British government to allow retired Gurkhas to live in Britain, to receive equal pension as British soldiers, instead of retiring to Nepal on half-pay or reduced pension. I believe her advocacy was successful. And her father was a former officer of the Gurkha regiment....
My story about the Gurkhas: I saw a Gurkha military band playing during the Sultan of Brunei's birthday in 2012. There were also some Gurkha soldiers milling around the ceremony. Unfortunately, as the audience was not permitted to get close, I was unable to chat or take photos with them...
You’re absolutely right about Joanna Lumley, a true national treasure. Thanks for taking the time to share your story too.
The British have left a Gurkha regiment in Brunei as a favour to the Sultan .he has oil obviously .lol😂
Comment for the algorithm Chris. Well done :)
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Great video, as always, Chris.
Thank you very much. Plenty more coming your way and don’t forget my live show today at 1 pm, UK time.
Fascinating story thanks for sharing Chris
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Excellent story Chris 👍
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There is Ochterlony monument in Calcutta till today which was dedicated to David Ochterlony and his soilders for winning the Anglo-Nepalese war.
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Brilliant story, thank you and stay well.
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Great Story Chris,
Cheers to the Brave Gurkhas
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It is interesting how both the Gurkhas and Sikhs became members of the British (or East India Company) army, who successfully aided in quelling the Indian mutiny. Another excellent delve into history.
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Very nice and accurate as far as we know. Just a note-Amar (hindu name- immortal) Singh Thapa, not Umar (Arabic/Muslim name-flourishing), may be just a case of mispronunciation. One story to add, Gorkhalis tied rag on sheep horns and set the rags on fire and ran them down the hill to scare the Brits, which caused chaos in the ranks.
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@@TheHistoryChapfrom what I have been told gorkhas also used to take hornets nest in jute bag and throw it towards British army
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Great episode. My American army unit provided transportation for Gurkhas training with us. I was able to meet a couple of them and traded rations with one. American troops don't get bully beef which I happen to love.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your own experiences with the Gurkhas
Forever greatful for our Indian warriors- Gurkhas, Sikhs, Jatts, Rajputs, Dogras, Afghans, Marratas. Many others
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Don’t put Gurkhas as Indian warriors coz we ain’t.
Dont said gurkha is indian totaly gorkha community belong to the nepal
This was a legendary video, if you could make one detailed video on Nepal tiebet war it would be great ❤
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Enjoy to heard about Gurkhas , love to hear more about treaty of Sugauli.
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Great video I love your channel!
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You forgot to mention that the 600 Gorkhas at Khalanga consisted of men, women and children.
But then a Gurkha woman is, in every way, as effective as a Gorkha man, and a Gorkha child over 10 or 12 years old is no more a child..
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I do respect the Gurkhas love from Indonesia......
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At the battle of Nalapani legendary commander Robert Rollo Gillespie had 3500+ soldiers with guns, mortars and multiple cannons against 600 Gurkhas ( including men, women and children) equipped with just 20 guns and kukhuri, spears etc. no modern weapons.
Still Gurkhas hold their ground for many weeks
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My great grandfather was stationed in India, and was familiar with Gurkhas. He later fought in the 2nd Boer War, and griped that they didn't have Gurkhas in that war
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As a former British soldier, I do not know of any soldier who has not felt mighty glad to have Gurkha soldiers fighting with him or just to work alongside them.
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Amazing people, had the pleasure of travelling through Nepal. Met the one of a kind Colonel Cross.
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Fascinating and hosted by a new Magnus Pike.
Not a bad role model😆
@@TheHistoryChap It is very funny but a little distracting. Many thanks for your kind reply.
Traumas de guerra já naquela época. Informação nova para mim.
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An obelisk was later built at the site of battle of kalunga by the British and still exists to this day . Its in the district of Dehradun, capital of Uttarakhand State. I have been there once.
Its thickly wooded area with hilly terrain, one can imagine how difficult it would have been for the British to fight in such a terrain considering they were used to fighting line battles in open fields employing volley fire tactics.
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One of my Great + Grandfathers served in the British Army for 21 years. I believe he was in India from 1850 to 1861 eventually retiring as a Chelsea Pensioner ( not what you think) in 1871. I wonder what experience he went through in his long infantry career
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Hi Chris. Great video as usual! Could I request a topic for a video please? Awhile back you did a video on a hospital ship during The First World War(I think it was a sister ship of the Titanic) but in it you mentioned something about the lesser mentioned Macedonian front. I love learning about the lesser talked about subjects of that war so if it’s not too much trouble would you consider it? Thanks again for all your knowledge and hard work! Big fan from Ireland here 🙂
Hi David, the Salonika front is on my list for this year. Just want to get right balance between introduction to this theatre of war and going too deep.
@@TheHistoryChap Hi Chris, that’s great to hear, I look forward to it! Thank you for taking the time to reply!
Jay Mahakali Ayo Gurkhali..My salute to one of the bravest fighting race...
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hy Sir,
i am happy to go through your history video. But can you rectify the name you called Umar Sin. He is called Amar Singh Thapa.
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Excellent story Chris. That knife would convince me not to upset these guys.
I certainly wouldn’t want to be up against them
@@TheHistoryChap Indeed!
Absolutely bell metal lads.
Much respect
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Not bad, an excellent book on the subject is ‘Britain’s Gurkha War’ by John Pemble, with the forward being done by the esteemed Gurkha Officer and Gurkha historian Lt. Col. Cross
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