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This collection of eyewitness material offers an unprecedented contribution to the history of the fierce Gurkha warriors of Nepal. These first-person accounts cover true stories of Gurkhas in action from the outbreak of World War II to the confrontation in East Timor, including their involvement in lengthy battles against the Japanese in the Burmese jungles, campaigns against the Communists in Malaya and Hong Kong, plus more recent deployments in the Falklands and Gulf Wars. The editors - who traveled 5,000 miles to contact and interview surviving veterans - provide a thorough introduction to Gurkha culture and record some of the peculiarities of their encounters with these most resilient of soldiers. 9 x 6, hardcover, photos, 304 pp.
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