"Stories That Prove Gurkhas Are the Fiercest Fighters..." Topic
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| Tango01 | 28 Mar 2020 9:38 p.m. PST |
… on the Planet. "In 1815, the British Army tried to conquer Nepal. But it was easily defeated by Nepal's warriors: the Gurkhas. So the British officers decided that, if they couldn't beat them, they'd get the Gurkhas to join them. A peace agreement ceased all British conquest in Nepal, and the Gurkhas agreed to be recruited into the Crown's military. The Gurkhas have fought in several wars, including both world wars and the Falklands War. Known as some of the most skilled and fiercest warriors in the world, the Gurkhas have impressed (and terrified) everyone around them. On the 200th anniversary of their service, here are some of the bravest soldiers and stories to ever come out of the Gurkha ranks…."
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Oberlindes Sol LIC  | 29 Mar 2020 11:51 a.m. PST |
They deserve special rules. |
| Tango01 | 29 Mar 2020 3:07 p.m. PST |
They did…. Amicalement
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| saltflats1929 | 29 Mar 2020 7:23 p.m. PST |
In my rules Gurkhas actually have the advantage when attacking uphill. Because they're Gurkhas. |
| Eclectic Wave | 30 Mar 2020 10:13 a.m. PST |
I had a neighbor who had flown with the Flying Tigers (after WWII started). Over at his house one day I saw this really nice Gurkha dagger he had. When I asked him where he got it, he said " A Gurkha gave it to me". Respect levels went up 100% at that moment. |
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