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Gurkha Rifles

Gurkha Rifles

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Description: The Gurkhas have a long and distinguished service record. This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the Gurkha rifles. It traces the 19th Century origins of the now famous Gurkha regiments and also covers their service history during the Great Mutiny of 1857 and the 3rd Afghan War (1919). During the two World Wars the Gurhah rifles performed countless tours of duty and their regimental battle honours listed in the book bear testimony to their extensive service. A series of full colour illustrations accompany the text.
MSRP: 17.95
Book Series: Men-at-Arms
Volume: 41
Subject: Military History
Author: J.B.R. Nicholson
About the Author: The late Colonel Nicholson served in the Indian Army and was a founding member of the Sealed Knot Society, along with Brigadier P.D. Young. He was a prolific and talented author who worked on a number of Osprey titles.
ISBN-13: 9780850451962
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Publication Date: 6/15/74
Number of Pages: 50
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Michael Roffe
UPC: 9780850451962
Set: Osprey Books
Rarity: sealed
The Gurkhas have a long and distinguished service record. This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the Gurkha rifles. It traces the 19th Century origins of the now famous Gurkha regiments and also covers their service history during the Great Mutiny of 1857 and the 3rd Afghan War (1919). During the two World Wars the Gurhah rifles performed countless tours of duty and their regimental battle honours listed in the book bear testimony to their extensive service. A series of full colour illustrations accompany the text.
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