These men are some of the most cheerful warriors I've ever known. They smile at death, they sing during lulls in firefights, they are polite and friendly to all allies. They are also among the most fearsome warriors I've ever known, whom gladly will charge into an enemy even if they're outnumbered. To any Gurkhas out there: Thank you for what you do, and much respect to you from the US.
@Moon Shine I for one would welcome you. I've met a few of the Gurkha soldiers over the years. Everyone has impressed me, and just as Daniel Thompson described. Best of friends; worst of enemies.
My late-Grandad was in Malaya during the emergency alongside the Gurkhas, you'd hear a twig snap and a voice saying "Hello Johnny" and there'd just be 6 of them chilling, having appeared from nowhere. Huge respect for them and their traditions.
I have worked with these lads on ops and on exercises. Great blokes,funny,hard as nails and fit as butcher's dogs. And a level of loyalty to this country and Her Majesty that would shame a lot of so called British people. Edit. I only heard a Gurkha swear once. He won the jackpot on one of the bandits in the naaffi at Brecon.
Yup...3 of those dudes carried me out of the pub in Wainwright when I was so drunk I couldnt walk, put me in a cab and paid for it to take me back to the barracks. Awesome guys, and best cooks in the army.
I served in the British Army (many years ago), and my regiment was affiliated with the Gurkhas. I was immensely proud to wear a crossed kukris badge on my arm. Fantastic soldiers, and wonderful people.
It only takes one wack with your right hand to implant the end piece into a neck. Those weapons are no joke when used properly, and sharpened. China used to do public tortures in 900CE, where they'd use similar weapons to saw off the chest or breasts of people, their thighs, then put them on a stake upside down to die a slow death, called "Death by a 1000 cuts" It was also used by the Vietnamese during the Vietnam war.
@@frogstock2597 it can actually Here in Nepal during our main festival called Dashain A sacrifice of goats buffalos is made to Goddess Durga Kali and khukuri is used for it And always the killing should be swift in one go otherwise its considered bad
I've served with them in Afghanistan. These guys are the nicest, friendliest people I've ever met. All that changes in combat though. I've never seen someone so fearless, so brave. They are tiny and lean but by the gods, they are fearsome in battle. Thank you, Gurkhas! You are inspirational!
John Walsh we the people of Nepal r grateful to her Royal Highness Queen of England and the Tax paying citizens of England for employing our people,but after our service to a great country like yours we wish to b in nepal.bcoz we don't want to be a burden for the people of England tq once again
KING OF ENG tq Soo much Sir dats so sweet n kind of you n the people of England n we r honored to serve n die for a great country like The Great Britian.Do visit our Country Nepal too,we will receive u n your countrymen with open arms
Ramchandra Chettri...you are not a burden you are an inspiration to us and are welcome to the Country anytime, you have earned your Colours through your loyalty to our Queen and Country, we welcome you with open arms even after your service with the Gurka Regiment......Salute to you sir..
My father was in the first RCAF (400) Squadron in WWII and while stationed in the Shetlands Islands in northern Scotland, crossed an airstrip at night despite having been told beforehand not to cross any airstrip at night. As he walked along the edge of the runway, he felt fingers on his boots.....and stopped.....whereupon he was surrounded by three Gurkhas.....he said he broke open in a total cold body sweat......stopping dead in his tracks......a flashlight was shone in his face and the three Gurkhas broke out laughing (giggling) and he saw that they were fingering their Kukri knives......one of them told him in broken English to advance and two of them "escorted" him to a sandbagged bunker where a Gurkha officer told him that he was very lucky he was not killed, being saved only by the fingers that had ran themselves over his boots, revealing the standard British type pattern of being properly laced......a sign that he was "friend" not "foe"......He said that moment in his WWII service almost made him wet himself......!
How is it The Toronto 400 Squadron that flew fighters And was 1 of 3 other Squadrons that made up No.39 (RCAF) Wing And had a HQ based in Dunsfold in the south of England Having a these fighters Along with 3 other squadrons in Shetlands Islands would not make sence Nor would having Gurkhas patroling a airbase in Scotland Do you really think a Gurkha would be laying down on a airbase at night with broken English coming across a Scotsmen The Boot story has gone from country to country time to time People adding in things along the way.. Gurkhas did infact do this in WW2 During Burma and a few other countries in Asia Due to the fact Gurkhas were the best in Jungle fighting and used stealth as a weapon Many Japanese soldiers And officers wore Closed boots with no laces And the ones with Laces had a closer cross of lace ( 1 finger ) Where the British boot had 2 to 3 fingers across And stitching on the outside ..This was taught in Classes However it was not practiced And a means to kill the enemy globally I mean now you have US marines Canadian Airforce Every branch from every country and 100's of styles of boots Germans even worn Dead Russian Boots to replace the worn out boots of their own We could also get into Puttee "leg wraps" But I sell this short There was No Gurkhas that patroled ANY Scotish Airbases during the war. It makes no sence to take these men out of what they do best and have them on Guard duty no where near the fight ....However feel free to post a link to Gurkhas in Scotland guarding bases during WW2
@@freakyflow Funny but they were drafted in to Fairford Air Base/ USA, during the Iraq war for Outer perimeter protection. They also protected the Green Zone in Iraq. They needed loyal and faithful troops who couldn't be turned by the enemy to do the important work. They were also at Camp Slimlines in Kosovo.
Hmm...my Russian father win war with Germans and Nazi Europe...and your dad was pooped in front of bunch of Asian boys in uniform....hmm...really strange soldiers ..
Remember my father telling me of an Australian soldier in WWII who got lost in the desert at night and strayed into a Gurkha camp suddenly found a knife at his neck and someone feeling his cap badge who said 'Good Ausie" and then disappeared into the dark...
the badge on the slouch hat is called the rising sun. my late grandfather served in new guinea in ww2. they were instructed to remove the badge from the hat and affix it to their left lapel. the gurkhas would reach around you from behind and if they felt the badge they would withdraw and you'd never even know they were there. if they didn't feel the badge they would remove your head with the kukri in that hand. the japanese were TERRIFIED of these guys, they thought they were ghosts. to quote my grandfather, "we were lucky they were on our side."
@@figjam9530 the whole reason that they are on our side is that the British invaded Nepal were it was notice just how effective the gurkahs were and as a part of the peace treaty the British were allowed to recruit Gurkhas into the British army
Interesting stuff. I spent 21 years in the U.S. Navy and I always enjoyed interacting with servicemen from many different countries and cultures. Much respect to these men.
Joanna Lumley led the battle to give all retired Gurkas the right to reside in Britain. God bless her. For if anyone deserves that right it's these gentlemen.
Her father had served in WW2 (Burma I think) as an officer in the Gurkhas because at that time all officers had to be Brits. I think he was a Captain. She was born in India either in a camp or Military Hospital.
@@colinp2238 fascinating, thank you so much for the information. In my humble opinion it would do so much good for Britain to revisit its colonialist past, to acknowledge the errors made and cherish the good bits, such as this.
@Pepinyo33 You can not change the past but must learn and hopefully not make the same mistakes. If, as a child, you had problems with your parents and go your own way, you all diverge, and so things can never be the same.
On two occasions I've come close to their field training. Once I saw them have a fast morning run in the jungle with a GPMG on their shoulders. The second, which I could only hear, was an assault on a target. Such well coordinated commands on firing, etc. Massive respect.
To be a recruit trying to live up to the standards of courage that Gurkhas of other generations have set must be very intimidating. Thank you for your service.
Have you heard of Gorkha Sgt. Pun fighting off 27 Taliban fighters who were attempting to plant an IED near the compound gate under the cover of darkness, when they surrounded and attacked his post with AK-47s and RPGs. Believing he was about to die, he decided to kill as many of the enemy as possible. Over the course of the engagement, Acting Sergeant Pun fired 250 rounds from his machine gun, 180 from his rifle, used 17 hand grenades and a Claymore mine, before beating the last fighter with the tripod of his machine gun. Still wasn't seen as bad-man enough to be awarded a Victoria Cross, he 'only' got the second highest award for gallantry under fire. 😳
If I was the enemy, I'd much rather be shot and immediately killed by an enemy 20 yards away, than get charged by a group of men carrying little swords, trying their hardest to chop your head off. And they're known at succeeding.
ASP only the best of the best gets selected for British army from Nepal. Physically and mentally that will be the reason for no records of anyone failing this test 😉😁. Jai Bir Gurkhali
A best soldiers /warriors don't have to be Big & Scary but must have Courage & Honour It's not about how hard you hit It's about how hard you get hit And still rise up and keep moving forward with no fear no regrets but focus on one thing and one thing only to kill the enemy even it means dying "if I die I die but I die fighting rather than running "
The Gurkhas! Devoted, honorouble and the most marvellous soldiers of the very first order (just look at their drill!), in addition to being very scary little bastards indeed! The number of VCs they've won speaks a very clear language. Once the Argies (mostly conscripts) in the Falklands War heard that they could conceivably be up against the Gurkhas, they all immediately developed a case of "intense ringpiece vibration" and wanted to be anywhere else but where they were. The Gurkhas are (and always have been) a true credit to their faith, customs and warrior traditions and it's really very shameful how they're (still) treated by the UK government. MsG
Well, thanks a bunch, BH! So you don't "win" a VC, but rather "earn" it. Many millions around the world are deeply grateful for your explanation there, bollock-brain! You don't "win" a VC, you "earn" it! Whooda thort it, eh? I hope you can sleep at night knowing that folks see no basic difference between "winning" an award and "earning" it. MsG
To expand a little on the Falklands war. At the time the Argentinian media were portraying the Gurkha`s as illiterate peasants crossed with mountain goats. This news got back to them while en route to the South Atlantic. One issue that many Gurkha`s face is sea sickness, they are notoriously bad sailors and coupled with the press comments left them feeling less than happy. They made it be known through the media that their first engagement with the Argentinian soldiers would definitely involve a Kukri charge. This was the promise made that had so many Argentinian conscripts deciding to vote with their feet. Very wise I`d say.
My uncle was a Chindit and fought with the Ghurka in Burma. He told me that in battle he once felt fear - when the Ghurka drew their Kukri. He was glad they were allies and not foes. These soldiers are formidable.
Love the Gurkhas! They truly mean business, and everyone knows it. Every military in the world has total respect for these exemplary warriors. Well done, recruits!
Jaya Mahakali, Ayo Gorkhali: Col Rai's daughter shouts Gorkha war cry at his Martyrdom. That is the full traditional battle cry of the Gurkha, the heads of the enemy sacrifice to the Goddess of death Mahakali.
I have a Army issue Kukri my daughter picked up for me in her travels. I told her not to buy those made for tourists , but to get the real thing if possible. As it turned out, the security chief at her hotel had just retired from active service in the Gurkha and procured two of them the very same day. One for her, one for me. One of my most prized possession (and a fantastic machete, cuts like a hatchet and it's as sharp as anything I own). I am not planning to decapitate anyone soon, but I like having it handy just in case.
Absolutely quality soldiers, from experience I know they are respectful well mannered and great blokes to be with, I can’t express in words the admiration I have for them
Immaculate turn out and outstanding coordination with bags of determination. Young, Western men should take a page from their books. That massed Kukri drill is truly intimidating, and with wooden training 'knives'. Even if armed with a rifle, I'd make myself totally scarce if confronted by a body of Gurkhas with their, well-deserved, real Kukris. Always have been the British Army's greatest human asset. It is tragic to see their numbers reduced to pinch a few pennies. I’m certain they’d be welcomed in the Australian Defence Force. Thank you for the video. Please keep updating us subscribers on their progress. Cheers, BH Hobart, Tasmania
I had the pleasure to be on detachment with the 1/6th Gurkha Rifles in Ipoh and Cameron Highlands Malaya in the mid fifties. Such wonderful generous people.
to people who say they shouldnt fight for english money ,it is a huge boost to nepali economy,and if they get a pension they are made for life,poverty is a hard master,they send home much needed funds for their families
legend has it that it is Gorkha tradition that the Kukri once drawn shouldn't be sheathed unless blood is drawn. if the Gurkha couldn't shed the blood of his enemy, he should at least cut himself to shed his own blood. Gorkhas are the fiercest and most disciplined warriors in the world.
I worked on building their new barracks at the Imphal garrison in York and used to talk to em everyday, they were always running/working out and always smiling! The happiest people I ever met!
Legend has it that in the 1982 war in the Falkland Islands the Argentine soldiers who waited for the British troops in their moments of meetings and fraternity spoke and told stories of the soldiers of Nepal the feared Gurkas ... they said they were ruthless with him The enemy and that if the gurkas caught them they would ruthlessly disembowel and decapitate the Argentine squads could be heard in all and the fear of these soldiers and their legend of mastering martial arts and hand-to-hand fighting with the deadly knife made the Argentine Soldiers surrender. before falling beheaded
really I thought everybody had ROE's in reality, and followed orders? For example if they are deployed as a contingent of the British Army , surely in reality they have well defined orders and ROE's ?
@@lancehobbs8012 ROE are international law enforced by the United Nations. This is just some bs from people worshipping gurkas as if they we anything but average soldiers.
@@Holydecipher they are definitely more than just average soldiers. Their skill in cam and concealment is next level. One of my sergeants was on a simulated operation in Germany with them acting as part of the OPFOR. By the end of the first three days, every single person in his platoon had a "you've been gurkha'd" sticker on the back of the helmet. The helmet they've had on them for that entire time
Kind hearted people with a heart like an iron forge’ they can fill that forge with compassion and instantly turn that forge into ferocity when threatened’ perfectly balanced heart.
The guy who wrote the Khukuri Manual, Mr. Rai, was also on the world's deadliest warrior going head to head with the FFL.. and won by the way for the Gorkhas..
He proved the legion wrong and he was very relaxed when the legionarie was on him about his tactics on the Kukhri handling but rai was kicking serious ass in the demonstrations. Much respect to this regiment of warriors who truly believe in discipline and tradition.
That drill is only ceremonial in the sense that it is performed on parade. Like a kata repeated, it teaches the student to move the blade gracefully and effortlessly from one position to the next with no wasted energy, every blow is deadly. Unlike a knife, the khukuri is heavy, british issue about 600g, and it does not move like a knife in the hand.
FYI. The legionnaire is Nick Hughes, a very well known and respected instructor in combatives and a former hand to hand instructor for the legion. It was a good episode.
Superb, there can never be enough gratitude & respect given to the Gurkhas, those splendid fearless warriors who without hesitation would do or die with a backbone upright strong and proud.
Worked with Gurkhas in Afghanistan. Great guys, fearsome warriors and fiercely competitive. I managed to come away with a pair of their fearsome blades. Traded for one and another was a gift. One sits on shelf in a place of honor. The one I traded for I’ve turned into my multi purpose bushcraft knife.
Us British Are Proud and Happy to have such formal , loyal , Cheerful , Grateful and Brave Soldiers serving for both Nations protections . To you hard working Gurkha's. We salute you sir !
It would certainly solve manning issues and there'd be no shortage of volunteers. The problem lies in "poaching" too many fit young men from an impoverished and disaster prone Nepal
How about a foreign legion like france? Most legionnaires seem to get a second chance at life and france in return gets an elite and disposable fighting force
Lived next to the British Gurhka camp in Jawalakhel in Lalitpur, NP. Crazy memory of the day hearing a Scottish bagpiper practicing his craft in shower room across the fence. WOW! And on the other side of us lived a retired Sergeant-major Rai. True warriors and gentlemen.
0:08 *OH my god ! Thats my friend Dipen 😢😢😢😢 He is in british army now . I'm so proud 😭😭😭 He said the training is really hard but foods are really tasty 😂😂 Hope he is doing good .*
Zero failures says a lot about the standard of instruction. Good group of soldiers, did several exercises with them and found them to be excellent soldiers and excellent people in general.
Very fit young men, clean, tidy, and big smiles. I read a long time ago, someone said regarding the ghurkas. "If somebody says they're not afraid to die, they're either liars, or a ghurka" he was spot on with his quote. They've proved their bravery and loyalty to the UK in the past. Conclusion, wonderful people. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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See recruits from this intake take their first steps in British society: ua-cam.com/video/oIXgURXgINk/v-deo.html
Forces TV it's khukuri not kukri
Forces TV My dad had a service in malaya..!
Forces TV
@mero maya beylght ko khaire ho ra bolamaya amar 6 your name is too damn long
@@bishwassubba966 both are correct
These men are some of the most cheerful warriors I've ever known. They smile at death, they sing during lulls in firefights, they are polite and friendly to all allies. They are also among the most fearsome warriors I've ever known, whom gladly will charge into an enemy even if they're outnumbered. To any Gurkhas out there: Thank you for what you do, and much respect to you from the US.
@Moon Shine I for one would welcome you. I've met a few of the Gurkha soldiers over the years. Everyone has impressed me, and just as Daniel Thompson described. Best of friends; worst of enemies.
Military in the British Country!
That's why they are considered First Tier Operators.
@@davenolan5709 Agree, the media to in point to broadcast to effect in culture to the person by community.
Imagine how formidable a mixed battalion of Gurkhas and Sikhs would be!!🇳🇵🇮🇳
What's scarier than a big man with a knife and a snarl?
A little man with a big knife and a smile.
Who quoted this statement??
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Very well said!
Soon they will work for China.
What's with the goofy arm swings when they march? Doing it looks absolutely childish and is a big waste of energy for no fuggin reason. LoL!
The best soldiers are not big and scary... But brave and loyal
There's a thin line between bravery and a big middle finger to death
Big and scary are you not curious what happens if You fail???
@@wolf2966 death probably
Amen bro you don't have to 6'4 and weigh 180 pounds to be cool
@@Kevin-fj5oe Sometimes the two go hand in hand.
I have visited Nepal 30 times, have many Nepalese friends, god I love these people. The Gurkhas best of the best
Glad to hear that 😊
@@shristibhattarai2344 🇳🇵💖🇬🇧
I want Nepalese friends too!
@@kamcobbe sure🌺
My late-Grandad was in Malaya during the emergency alongside the Gurkhas, you'd hear a twig snap and a voice saying "Hello Johnny" and there'd just be 6 of them chilling, having appeared from nowhere. Huge respect for them and their traditions.
Thank you to your grandad and those who served during the emergency...they will be remembered as our heroes...
The emergency is a part of AMDA treaty right?
I'm Malaysian
Respect for your Grandad, the jungle is a formidable environment to live in never mind having to fight in! RiP
Thanks for your late grandad for his services in my country.
Remembering Malaya 62 years ago, now 82, never forget my Johnny Gurkha pals.
"If anyone tells you he is never afraid. He is either lying or is Gurkha. "
.. .-Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
The field marshal forgot the Scots...
For some reason I am even more afraid of them now
Then he is a gurkha who is lying
@@shadowbinder5211 wow ur so brave
@@jefff4281 and the Catholics
I have worked with these lads on ops and on exercises. Great blokes,funny,hard as nails and fit as butcher's dogs. And a level of loyalty to this country and Her Majesty that would shame a lot of so called British people.
Edit.
I only heard a Gurkha swear once. He won the jackpot on one of the bandits in the naaffi at Brecon.
Yup...3 of those dudes carried me out of the pub in Wainwright when I was so drunk I couldnt walk, put me in a cab and paid for it to take me back to the barracks. Awesome guys, and best cooks in the army.
She mustve said "thank you" to them. That'd do nicely in our culture Josh. We are believers in executing Good Karmas (action). :)
So you're saying have an army of none dud and none suicidal me's, you want to have the world painted union?
You don't know any Nepali swear words😂
They must've said Jattha, Chikne , Thapne several times😂
I served in the British Army (many years ago), and my regiment was affiliated with the Gurkhas. I was immensely proud to wear a crossed kukris badge on my arm. Fantastic soldiers, and wonderful people.
Did you serve in the British Indian Army?
One of the very few occasions where something given is worth more than if it were merely earned.
I feel a tad emotional seeing these men respecting a two hundred year old tradition. Very proud of these young men.
"Every strike is decapitation"
He says with a smile on his face >.>
It only takes one wack with your right hand to implant the end piece into a neck. Those weapons are no joke when used properly, and sharpened. China used to do public tortures in 900CE, where they'd use similar weapons to saw off the chest or breasts of people, their thighs, then put them on a stake upside down to die a slow death, called "Death by a 1000 cuts" It was also used by the Vietnamese during the Vietnam war.
These knives can decapatate cattle easy. Like a hot knife through butter
@@Nile15rush_fj highly doubt that
@@frogstock2597 it can actually
Here in Nepal during our main festival called Dashain
A sacrifice of goats buffalos is made to Goddess Durga Kali and khukuri is used for it
And always the killing should be swift in one go otherwise its considered bad
He is selling his product, perfect merchant smile
“Every strike is decapitation. It has to be decapitate”- Scary Asian Man
Nepal
@@babysudhirs9205 Nepal is in Asia
baby Sudhirs Nepalese are Asians
“Ok”
I've served with them in Afghanistan.
These guys are the nicest, friendliest people I've ever met.
All that changes in combat though. I've never seen someone so fearless, so brave.
They are tiny and lean but by the gods, they are fearsome in battle.
Thank you, Gurkhas! You are inspirational!
From the perspective of an American vet I love learning about these aspects of the British military. Thanks so much for all these mini docs
These chaps seem to be real gentlemen. Need more of them in the British army.
John Walsh we the people of Nepal r grateful to her Royal Highness Queen of England and the Tax paying citizens of England for employing our people,but after our service to a great country like yours we wish to b in nepal.bcoz we don't want to be a burden for the people of England tq once again
Ramchandra Chettri. You are not a burden to the country believe me. Much respect to the Gurkhas 👌
KING OF ENG tq Soo much Sir dats so sweet n kind of you n the people of England n we r honored to serve n die for a great country like The Great Britian.Do visit our Country Nepal too,we will receive u n your countrymen with open arms
Ramchandra Chettri...you are not a burden you are an inspiration to us and are welcome to the Country anytime, you have earned your Colours through your loyalty to our Queen and Country, we welcome you with open arms even after your service with the Gurka Regiment......Salute to you sir..
bristol Tq Soo much Sir and we r honored to serve a great Country and people like yours..tq for employing and trusting us ...tq once again
"If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha." - Former Indian Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.
Or a stupid fool.
Gurkha's, Great Soldiers, wonderful people. Britain is lucky to have such a high caliber of loyal and fierce warriors.
india has more gurkhas and they are feared much more
@@vizprave6721 nepal?
@@vizprave6721 Gurkhas originated in Nepal
@@vizprave6721what are you talking about?
Some of the best days of my life was serving in 48 Ghurka Bde. Top bloke's, each and every one of them and absolute gentlemen! Respect!
God Bless the Gurkhas! Awesome men with the resolve to win!!
Big Cahoona God bless the one who stands in front of a gurkha
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We should be proud to have these fine young men in the British Army. These are the sort of people who should be welcomed into our country.
True 👍
They are universally adored by the British public.
Proud to have these men fighting for my nation and their own, always welcome to my home and my pub
Spoken in the true tradition of the British gentleman!
My father was in the first RCAF (400) Squadron in WWII and while stationed in the Shetlands Islands in northern Scotland, crossed an airstrip at night despite having been told beforehand not to cross any airstrip at night. As he walked along the edge of the runway, he felt fingers on his boots.....and stopped.....whereupon he was surrounded by three Gurkhas.....he said he broke open in a total cold body sweat......stopping dead in his tracks......a flashlight was shone in his face and the three Gurkhas broke out laughing (giggling) and he saw that they were fingering their Kukri knives......one of them told him in broken English to advance and two of them "escorted" him to a sandbagged bunker where a Gurkha officer told him that he was very lucky he was not killed, being saved only by the fingers that had ran themselves over his boots, revealing the standard British type pattern of being properly laced......a sign that he was "friend" not "foe"......He said that moment in his WWII service almost made him wet himself......!
How is it The Toronto 400 Squadron that flew fighters And was 1 of 3 other Squadrons that made up No.39 (RCAF) Wing And had a HQ based in Dunsfold in the south of England
Having a these fighters Along with 3 other squadrons in Shetlands Islands would not make sence Nor would having Gurkhas patroling a airbase in Scotland Do you really think a Gurkha would be laying down on a airbase at night with broken English coming across a Scotsmen The Boot story has gone from country to country time to time People adding in things along the way.. Gurkhas did infact do this in WW2 During Burma and a few other countries in Asia Due to the fact Gurkhas were the best in Jungle fighting and used stealth as a weapon Many Japanese soldiers And officers wore Closed boots with no laces And the ones with Laces had a closer cross of lace ( 1 finger ) Where the British boot had 2 to 3 fingers across And stitching on the outside ..This was taught in Classes However it was not practiced And a means to kill the enemy globally I mean now you have US marines Canadian Airforce Every branch from every country and 100's of styles of boots Germans even worn Dead Russian Boots to replace the worn out boots of their own We could also get into Puttee "leg wraps" But I sell this short There was No Gurkhas that patroled ANY Scotish Airbases during the war. It makes no sence to take these men out of what they do best and have them on Guard duty no where near the fight ....However feel free to post a link to Gurkhas in Scotland guarding bases during WW2
@@freakyflow
Funny but they were drafted in to Fairford Air Base/ USA, during the Iraq war for Outer perimeter protection. They also protected the Green Zone in Iraq. They needed loyal and faithful troops who couldn't be turned by the enemy to do the important work. They were also at Camp Slimlines in Kosovo.
Wow! What a wonderful story your father live to tell....Bless him too..
Hmm...my Russian father win war with Germans and Nazi Europe...and your dad was pooped in front of bunch of Asian boys in uniform....hmm...really strange soldiers ..
@@nikolaipotapenkov8823 Awww.
Remember my father telling me of an Australian soldier in WWII who got lost in the desert at night and strayed into a Gurkha camp suddenly found a knife at his neck and someone feeling his cap badge who said 'Good Ausie" and then disappeared into the dark...
the badge on the slouch hat is called the rising sun. my late grandfather served in new guinea in ww2. they were instructed to remove the badge from the hat and affix it to their left lapel. the gurkhas would reach around you from behind and if they felt the badge they would withdraw and you'd never even know they were there. if they didn't feel the badge they would remove your head with the kukri in that hand. the japanese were TERRIFIED of these guys, they thought they were ghosts. to quote my grandfather, "we were lucky they were on our side."
@@figjam9530 the whole reason that they are on our side is that the British invaded Nepal were it was notice just how effective the gurkahs were and as a part of the peace treaty the British were allowed to recruit Gurkhas into the British army
@@jameshill9325 they didn't invaded Nepal tho.
@@figjam9530 My uncle used to tell an identical story about his time in New Guinea.
@@jameshill9325 The British never invaded Nepal. You mistook India for Nepal.
Interesting stuff. I spent 21 years in the U.S. Navy and I always enjoyed interacting with servicemen from many different countries and cultures. Much respect to these men.
These guys are hard chargers and I had the honor of serving with them around the world...well disciplined and all around honorable men...
do not mess with these charming polite hardworking killing machines .
*grins like a madman* "that's how you see, the enemy is killed." *still grinning from ear to ear*
Christ I love Gurkhas!
Joanna Lumley led the battle to give all retired Gurkas the right to reside in Britain. God bless her. For if anyone deserves that right it's these gentlemen.
Her father had served in WW2 (Burma I think) as an officer in the Gurkhas because at that time all officers had to be Brits. I think he was a Captain. She was born in India either in a camp or Military Hospital.
@@colinp2238 fascinating, thank you so much for the information. In my humble opinion it would do so much good for Britain to revisit its colonialist past, to acknowledge the errors made and cherish the good bits, such as this.
@Pepinyo33 You can not change the past but must learn and hopefully not make the same mistakes. If, as a child, you had problems with your parents and go your own way, you all diverge, and so things can never be the same.
On two occasions I've come close to their field training. Once I saw them have a fast morning run in the jungle with a GPMG on their shoulders. The second, which I could only hear, was an assault on a target. Such well coordinated commands on firing, etc. Massive respect.
My father fought with them in Burma WW2 and was full of respect for them.
Morrigan Ravenchild and they were left behind here.
To be a recruit trying to live up to the standards of courage that Gurkhas of other generations have set must be very intimidating. Thank you for your service.
Have you heard of Gorkha Sgt. Pun fighting off 27 Taliban fighters who were attempting to plant an IED near the compound gate under the cover of darkness, when they surrounded and attacked his post with AK-47s and RPGs. Believing he was about to die, he decided to kill as many of the enemy as possible. Over the course of the engagement, Acting Sergeant Pun fired 250 rounds from his machine gun, 180 from his rifle, used 17 hand grenades and a Claymore mine, before beating the last fighter with the tripod of his machine gun.
Still wasn't seen as bad-man enough to be awarded a Victoria Cross, he 'only' got the second highest award for gallantry under fire. 😳
@@charleshowie2074. The Gorkha have a long history of fighting and a proud record plus that knife they use is well known .
Got to love and admire the Gurkha’s
They have been extremely loyal to Gt Britain even when Gt Britain has ignored them.
God Bless the Gurkhas
Gt Britain has also ignored its own people.
Politics sucks.
These young men set a fine example for the youth of today.
Thank you for your service 🇬🇧
Nepal is an amazing beautiful country full of friendly people and culture. I'm fortunate that I was able to go there.
If I was the enemy, I'd much rather be shot and immediately killed by an enemy 20 yards away, than get charged by a group of men carrying little swords, trying their hardest to chop your head off. And they're known at succeeding.
🤣🤣🤣
1:33... No Records of anyone ever failing" 😂
ASP only the best of the best gets selected for British army from Nepal. Physically and mentally that will be the reason for no records of anyone failing this test 😉😁.
Jai Bir Gurkhali
@@rockygurung9188 You can't help but smile at Capt Bhim Shreesh' reaction when she asks if anyone fails?.... Brilliant! 😂👍
A best soldiers /warriors don't have to be Big & Scary but must have Courage & Honour
It's not about how hard you hit
It's about how hard you get hit
And still rise up and keep moving forward with no fear no regrets but focus on one thing and one thing only to kill the enemy even it means dying "if I die I die but I die fighting rather than running "
The Gurkhas! Devoted, honorouble and the most marvellous soldiers of the very first order (just look at their drill!), in addition to being very scary little bastards indeed! The number of VCs they've won speaks a very clear language.
Once the Argies (mostly conscripts) in the Falklands War heard that they could conceivably be up against the Gurkhas, they all immediately developed a case of "intense ringpiece vibration" and wanted to be anywhere else but where they were.
The Gurkhas are (and always have been) a true credit to their faith, customs and warrior traditions and it's really very shameful how they're (still) treated by the UK government.
MsG
Gionn Caomhin Morpheagh *earned. You don’t win a Victoria cross. You earn it. It’s not a random prize.
Well, thanks a bunch, BH! So you don't "win" a VC, but rather "earn" it. Many millions around the world are deeply grateful for your explanation there, bollock-brain! You don't "win" a VC, you "earn" it! Whooda thort it, eh?
I hope you can sleep at night knowing that folks see no basic difference between "winning" an award and "earning" it.
MsG
'winning' is perfectly apt here - plenty of people say 'I won an award'. Nobel prizes for example are 'won', but they're not a random prize.
"intense ringpiece vibration" Hahahahahaha!!!!
To expand a little on the Falklands war. At the time the Argentinian media were portraying the Gurkha`s as illiterate peasants crossed with mountain goats. This news got back to them while en route to the South Atlantic. One issue that many Gurkha`s face is sea sickness, they are notoriously bad sailors and coupled with the press comments left them feeling less than happy. They made it be known through the media that their first engagement with the Argentinian soldiers would definitely involve a Kukri charge. This was the promise made that had so many Argentinian conscripts deciding to vote with their feet. Very wise I`d say.
My uncle was a Chindit and fought with the Ghurka in Burma. He told me that in battle he once felt fear - when the Ghurka drew their Kukri. He was glad they were allies and not foes. These soldiers are formidable.
Love the Gurkhas! They truly mean business, and everyone knows it. Every military in the world has total respect for these exemplary warriors. Well done, recruits!
Superb soldiers...and superb human beings. The best of the best, and a credit to Nepal and the United Kingdom.
Thank you for your sweet comment❤😊
Jesus....these men would scare me as the enemy...served with them in Belize for 6 months, very impressive. Ayo Ghurkali!
Jaya Mahakali, Ayo Gorkhali: Col Rai's daughter shouts Gorkha war cry at his Martyrdom.
That is the full traditional battle cry of the Gurkha, the heads of the enemy sacrifice to the Goddess of death Mahakali.
I have a Army issue Kukri my daughter picked up for me in her travels. I told her not to buy those made for tourists , but to get the real thing if possible. As it turned out, the security chief at her hotel had just retired from active service in the Gurkha and procured two of them the very same day. One for her, one for me. One of my most prized possession (and a fantastic machete, cuts like a hatchet and it's as sharp as anything I own). I am not planning to decapitate anyone soon, but I like having it handy just in case.
The kukri is hands down my favorite knife of all time. Such an amazing tool and weapon.
I am British and proud of these guys
3:30 "the enemy is killed" ..... (proceeds to smile afterwards)
People don't realise how insanely good soldiers these guys are, used to see them cutting around catterick during training, they NEVER seemed to stop !
The kukri judge tells the reporter at end of drill "the enemy is killed." She in return giggles like a little school girl.
Thank you for what you do. You are the best of the best. We are so lucky to have you with us. God protect all. Always.
True men at every level.. We could learn a lot from these amazing people.
Absolutely quality soldiers, from experience I know they are respectful well mannered and great blokes to be with, I can’t express in words the admiration I have for them
Uk love thease young men true heros to the british and we are proud ov u all
Don’t let the Muslims in! Let the Gurkhas and families in! People who ACTUALLY contribute to British society
Immaculate turn out and outstanding coordination with bags of determination. Young, Western men should take a page from their books. That massed Kukri drill is truly intimidating, and with wooden training 'knives'. Even if armed with a rifle, I'd make myself totally scarce if confronted by a body of Gurkhas with their, well-deserved, real Kukris. Always have been the British Army's greatest human asset. It is tragic to see their numbers reduced to pinch a few pennies. I’m certain they’d be welcomed in the Australian Defence Force. Thank you for the video. Please keep updating us subscribers on their progress. Cheers, BH Hobart, Tasmania
I had the pleasure to be on detachment with the 1/6th Gurkha Rifles in Ipoh and Cameron Highlands Malaya in the mid fifties. Such wonderful generous people.
Daaamn i love how hes honest about noone failing there and laughing! In other countries they do the same but they are to proud to tell
The best lads. I live in an area with a lot of retired Gurkhas. Polite to a tee. But make sure you buy a parking ticket! They're super-efficient.
to people who say they shouldnt fight for english money ,it is a huge boost to nepali economy,and if they get a pension they are made for life,poverty is a hard master,they send home much needed funds for their families
Massive respect from the British public for these formidable hardy soldiers!
I love that dude straight up starts laughing when he hears the word ‘fail’
thas my dad bye 💀💀
legend has it that it is Gorkha tradition that the Kukri once drawn shouldn't be sheathed unless blood is drawn. if the Gurkha couldn't shed the blood of his enemy, he should at least cut himself to shed his own blood. Gorkhas are the fiercest and most disciplined warriors in the world.
Bro that's not correct. In Nepal we use khukuri everywhere from cutting fodder to meat. 😂😂
@@monkesince1995 Well, I did say it's a legend 😁
This has been a brilliant series! Love it!
I worked on building their new barracks at the Imphal garrison in York and used to talk to em everyday, they were always running/working out and always smiling! The happiest people I ever met!
The Gurkha's one of the MOST BADASS FIGHTING people ever!
Legend has it that in the 1982 war in the Falkland Islands the Argentine soldiers who waited for the British troops in their moments of meetings and fraternity spoke and told stories of the soldiers of Nepal the feared Gurkas ... they said they were ruthless with him The enemy and that if the gurkas caught them they would ruthlessly disembowel and decapitate the Argentine squads could be heard in all and the fear of these soldiers and their legend of mastering martial arts and hand-to-hand fighting with the deadly knife made the Argentine Soldiers surrender. before falling beheaded
There are no fancy "Rules of Engagement" (ROE) for Ghurkas......their one (1) rule is to give their enemy EVERY opportunity to meet God.....!
Correct Good Exactly
really I thought everybody had ROE's in reality, and followed orders? For example if they are deployed as a contingent of the British Army , surely in reality they have well defined orders and ROE's ?
CORRECT Exactly true
@@lancehobbs8012 ROE are international law enforced by the United Nations. This is just some bs from people worshipping gurkas as if they we anything but average soldiers.
@@Holydecipher they are definitely more than just average soldiers. Their skill in cam and concealment is next level. One of my sergeants was on a simulated operation in Germany with them acting as part of the OPFOR. By the end of the first three days, every single person in his platoon had a "you've been gurkha'd" sticker on the back of the helmet. The helmet they've had on them for that entire time
Kind hearted people with a heart like an iron forge’ they can fill that forge with compassion and instantly turn that forge into ferocity when threatened’ perfectly balanced heart.
The guy who wrote the Khukuri Manual, Mr. Rai, was also on the world's deadliest warrior going head to head with the FFL.. and won by the way for the Gorkhas..
He proved the legion wrong and he was very relaxed when the legionarie was on him about his tactics on the Kukhri handling but rai was kicking serious ass in the demonstrations. Much respect to this regiment of warriors who truly believe in discipline and tradition.
That drill is only ceremonial in the sense that it is performed on parade. Like a kata repeated, it teaches the student to move the blade gracefully and effortlessly from one position to the next with no wasted energy, every blow is deadly.
Unlike a knife, the khukuri is heavy, british issue about 600g, and it does not move like a knife in the hand.
FYI. The legionnaire is Nick Hughes, a very well known and respected instructor in combatives and a former hand to hand instructor for the legion.
It was a good episode.
Superb, there can never be enough gratitude & respect given to the Gurkhas, those splendid fearless warriors who without hesitation would do or die with a backbone upright strong and proud.
"every strike is a decapitation"
... ok, remind me never to get in a knife fight with a Ghurka.
Im british and have total respect for the gurkha soldiers,its an honour to have you in our armed forces
It's better to die than to be a coward 😑
Jai gurkha
Correct
Of course.
Colonisation truly brought its benefits to the Empire! Free in heart & mind not be not the follower is the hardest thing in the world… .
Post a little longer videos like documentary at least of half an hour
Worked with Gurkhas in Afghanistan. Great guys, fearsome warriors and fiercely competitive. I managed to come away with a pair of their fearsome blades. Traded for one and another was a gift. One sits on shelf in a place of honor. The one I traded for I’ve turned into my multi purpose bushcraft knife.
ALL Gurkha should be given instant UK citizenship. Fight for us = live with us ❤️
Us British Are Proud and Happy to have such formal , loyal , Cheerful , Grateful and Brave Soldiers serving for both Nations protections . To you hard working Gurkha's. We salute you sir !
3:30 Rast Rai was on an episode of deadliest warrior. Gurkhas v French foreign Legion
These gentlemen are true warriors.
in stop one stop out, we need more Gurkha's in the British Army
arjunuk1 yes
It would certainly solve manning issues and there'd be no shortage of volunteers. The problem lies in "poaching" too many fit young men from an impoverished and disaster prone Nepal
arjunuk1 come Nepal, u can get every man as Gurkhas
How about a foreign legion like france? Most legionnaires seem to get a second chance at life and france in return gets an elite and disposable fighting force
Mad stacks yo Nothing is “disposable” about these men’s lives. They’re highly trained professionals and worth their weight in gold.
Lived next to the British Gurhka camp in Jawalakhel in Lalitpur, NP. Crazy memory of the day hearing a Scottish bagpiper practicing his craft in shower room across the fence. WOW! And on the other side of us lived a retired Sergeant-major Rai. True warriors and gentlemen.
0:08 *OH my god ! Thats my friend Dipen 😢😢😢😢 He is in british army now . I'm so proud 😭😭😭 He said the training is really hard but foods are really tasty 😂😂 Hope he is doing good .*
Zero failures says a lot about the standard of instruction. Good group of soldiers, did several exercises with them and found them to be excellent soldiers and excellent people in general.
God Bless the Gurkha
Very fit young men, clean, tidy, and big smiles. I read a long time ago, someone said regarding the ghurkas. "If somebody says they're not afraid to die, they're either liars, or a ghurka" he was spot on with his quote. They've proved their bravery and loyalty to the UK in the past. Conclusion, wonderful people. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Gorkha army ! no record of failure , we have DNA of our anciestor
Great guys. I am glad they serve the Crown
I can only imagine the pride those men feel. The Gurkhas never cease to amaze me
buddy thought that it was hilarious- the idea that a Ghurka would fail.
So much respect to these guys, honestly! 🙏
“It’s got to be decapitated!”
“Ok...”
"the enemy is killed" ..... (proceeds to smile afterwards)
Well done guys. You damn well earned this. Welcome to some of the best years of your life. Hope you use them well.
please post more video of intake 2018
It’s pretty awesome that they are proud of their history fighting alongside the British
Hope I will be at that position one day hope I can and i will
good luck
did you pass ARO ?
Huge respect to these lads, glad they’re on our side
I fell proud
Jimin G Rai zlol fell
Jimin G Rai Dude where did fell from?
It is a great honour to have this men in our Army, thank you.
"If someone says, he's not afraid, either he's lying, or he's a Gurkha." - Field Marshal Sam Maneck Shaw.
Some of the most sincere guys if had pleasure of serving with ,glad they were on our side 👍