Valour
| Author | : E D Smith |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 344 |
| Release | : 2016-10-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780750981675 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0750981679 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Valour by : E D Smith
Download or read book Valour written by E D Smith and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-10-21 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the short and bloody war between Nepal and Britain in 1814-15, Gurkha volunteers, ever mindful of the their motto, 'It is better to die than be a coward', have fought and died for Britain, including in recent years in the Falklands, Afghanistan and Iraq. In the Second World War an astonishing quarter of a million Gurkhas fought aginst Germany and Japan. They have been awarded thirteen Victoria Crosses. Includes detailed appendices include all regimental changes and battle honours.
