The Gurkha: one of Britain’s most feared warriors 🇬🇧 #history #britain #british #gurkha | The Stoic English

World's Toughest Soldiers: The Gurkhas 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 The bond of friendship between Gurkha and British soldiers began in 1815 with the raising of the first Gurkha regiment. It is a friendship that has survived countless battles, the Indian mutiny, two world wars and the partition of India in 1947. For many years, the Gurkhas were primarily associated with the Far East. However, since the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997 the Brigade of Gurkhas has been based in the United Kingdom. Now with a

On Thursday, Gurkha recruits completed their Basic Training at Infantry Training Centre, Catterick. The occasion was marked with a suitably social distanced parade where they received their Khukuri Knives as well as showing what they had learnt during their course. They will complete a further training in Catterick until November before progressing to Initial Trade Training and their future Regiments. For more information on the Gurkhas visit: http://ow.ly/yioV50zUx4A | British Army