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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