The Life-Changing Journey Of Being Selected As A Gurkha | Forces TV
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- Опубліковано 29 гру 2019
- Every year 10,000 Nepalese men apply to take on Gurkha selection and join the British Army. It can be the start of a life-changing career or the end of a dream. This year, 400 were selected - the largest amount to join the British Army in 30 years. We joined them to get a close look at their journeys.
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Back in 1994 I caught serious Dysentery in Nepal in the middle of nowhere. I was so weak I had laid down to die when I felt someone slapping my face. It was a Gurkha in uniform. "British"? "British" ? I nodded, and this amazing guy slung me on his back and ran over a mile & a half to a village from where the British Consular flew in and took me to a hospital in Kathmandu ! I never did get his name...but owe him my life !
luck you man .
@MegaContented me no suck. You suck !
@MegaContented England is no longer a monopoly nation with spheres of influence. It also does not suck the life of latino americans since that population is low in the U.K, either your thinking of the U.S or fail to realize that englad is a literal ocean away.
I’m an African Canadian I born in a hospital in Kathmandu such a beautiful country
Wow, what a story, and what an hero too 👏
"If a man says he isn't afraid at war, he's either lying or he's a Gurkha"
Dying*
Said by Sir Same Manekshaw former indian general of army 🇳🇵🇮🇳
By Sam Manekshaw , Chief of INDIAN Army Staff 🇮🇳❤️🇮🇳
I've seen some Gurkhas during my service. These guys face death with a smile on their faces. I pity the enemy who got to face them
B.S. nobody is afraid of war!!! But everybody is afraid of dying!!! I dont care who you are.
As a retired US Navy SEAL I have always had mad respect for the Nepali Gurkha- this video is a great tribute to these fine young warriors 🇺🇸 🇳🇵
I worked with some Gurkhas when I was in the middle east. An outstanding group of military professionals. I thank them for the work they did with us 🇺🇸🇳🇵
These Ghurka boys are just as fanatic as the Hitler Youth and ready to blindly execute any order to go and kill someone, the Empire doesn't like; watch video "Octogon The Empire of Darkness" on channel "Giureh".
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Good slavee army
@@HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESH cope harder, i guess the French foreign legion is also an "slave army" to you, not like the army of your country is as good.
I am a Ex British Gurkha Soldier and proud of everything, everything
Mabindra Subba our country should have given you automatic citizenship
Greatest people
thank you,respect ...
Emiliano Zapata OK ‘Zapata’, I’m sure your Spanish Conquistador forefathers had zero blood on their hands...
@@RyanCantBall we americans dont care if our enemies think we are genocidal. Hes speaking from fear. If he thinks yall bad he definitely dont want to see is coming.
the boy at 12:29 wearing hoodi is my elder brother i am soo proud of him
That's so awesome. :) Is English taught in schools in Nepal at a young age? I imagine access to schools is limited.
Nice
@@chucklebutt4470 it is like a normal schools yes they teach english from nursery
@@nadlax5920 they way he text proved that he doesn't speak fluently,that should be good enough.
Rojan thapa haina
Very old Brit here. May your God Bless You. We love all our service men and women but we have a special place in our hearts for The Ghurkas.
My dad was a WO1 RSM. His WW2 was Burma. He said always that the Gurkhas were utterly fearless, always so respectful, and full of humour and warmth. He said it was his great privilege to have served with them.
The finest soldiers and most polite men, respect from Oxford.
No they're simply Slaves willing to die for a Colonizing Queen who subjugated them.
Jaygo ok
@@EarthAngel504 They are respected volunteers in both British and Indian service. You,on the other hand, are just plain sick. Grow up.
@@EarthAngel504 best soldiers I've ever met, and since when were slaves willing?
@@EarthAngel504 nobody held a gun to their head and forced them into service. even at the start of Gurkha service in the british army, they were volunteers
I'm a US Army, Retired, Master Sergeant and watching the raw emotions of these young men who were selected I became emotional. God Bless these young Gurkha warriors.
Yes it's very emotional indeed , when we remember those days
Colonial legacy and exploitation of poverty . Shame to British .
@@Love.life.ashigzoya I am sure the Gurkhas and their families would disagree with you sir.
@@Love.life.ashigzoya No body force them to join. Is an honour to serve in one of the best army and I am sure you don’t understand.
@@Love.life.ashigzoya you forgot to mention India. And Nobody is asking them to join. I'm sure you will donate to them so they don't feel the need to join.....
My name is yuvraj from India 🇮🇳 They are also In Indian Army from above 100 years Called "The Gorkha Regiment"
From 1816 , bro.
My son is an officer in the Ghurka Rifles and is never surprised by these wonderful men and their absolute devotion to Britain.
We are NOT Britsh both genetically and culturally. We do it bc life back home is impoverished. Sorry but i don't have enough loyalty to a foreign country to die for it with no compensation. Surely u understand.
You take starving people and abuse them for your wars. Typical English cur behaviour.
I serve here in America with several Nepalese Soldiers. Incredible warriors. I would fight alongside of them anywhere at anytime! Very humble people as well.
The Lugoff Gamecock where u stationed at ??
thank you bro from nepal
@@suniladhikari4905 that's got to be classified don't you think?
Vik-tim it’s not classified .
Indeed.
With the lack of nutrition, almost no healthcare, daily hardship and back breaking labour these young men have been survivors since birth.
Retired Airborne Ranger. Having served in the 75th Ranger Regiment in various capacities throughout my career, being tested over and over again, watching these young men being tested, and rising to the challenge, brings so much emotion up within me. The pure emotion that is evident in these young warriors brings tears of joy to my eyes. The Gurkhas are a storied and very respected unit, and those who earn the privilege of calling themselves Ghurkas are true warriors! God be with these men.. Rangers Lead The Way!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🫡🫡🫡
Airborne !
we have a gorkha regiment in India too! The field marshal is the highest position in the army here, we've only had 2 field marshals since independence and one of them was from Gorkha rifles.
Every British person worth their salt knows how amazing and appreciated the Gurkhas are to us all. You are all warriors and deserve the upmost respect
The whole world regard them with respect both for their fighting skills and for their integrity.
After they risked their lives for your country. What does your people mean for their country? All these years these Gurkha fight for your country why is it their country is still poor? British are abusing these people.
@@bobwin1307 Yours is the first negative comment.
@@bobwin1307 the British owe them nothing. It's all a contract. For serving on behalf of the British Army and possibly dying for Them, in exchange you get free passage into living in the UK indefinitely. Seems pretty fair. The internal problems of nepal is not the the UK'S problem.
Yep 100% respect to the gurkas.. been with with us 200 years
I am ex military, and i am so very proud of the young men from Nepal, they should all have automatic citizenship after their service.
They do. As do their families.
And should get equal pay and pensions
They don't all get it, nor do their families. This Tory government is applying their racist regulations to keep as many of the Nepalese out. They don't want more brown-skinned people in their lovely, white nation.
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It's not that they want to join British army but rather its one of the ways from which they can improve their life and their family life but the passion and the rage in their blood that's not something you see anywhere in the World.
Just a proud Nepali.
I watch with tears in my eyes. I've spent time in Nepal, also have served on attachment to the Gurkha. My love and admiration exceeds my power of expression. Namaste.
They are so so polite. They even address the reporter as Ma'am. Believe me, they are like this all through their lives.
on the field, they are the first to arrive and the last to leave
THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A HOME FOR THESE BRAVE AND LOYAL MEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THIS COUNTRY.
@james taylor Yes, Thnak You Sir. I believer her father served with the Gorkha Rifles and she grew up around bases. So, she had the utmost respect for the Gurkhas. A very sad state of affair, while people from other countries got Visas handed out to them for free. Our Gurkha brothers, despite shedding their sweat and blood for decades, still struggled to get a Citizienship.
Their amazing sacrifices and bravery go largely ignored yet we let all sorts of riff-raff into the UK who only intend us harm: These men's only crime is to be associated with the British Army which seems to be a dirty word amongst the metropolitan elite. These guys are welcome to have a drink with me anytime.👍🏻
Walter Batch
no, no brown kick em out
-BNP
They are welcome in Australia.
@@CoolnCarin5241 Nope, whites don't have it easy either. It's the brown refugees Muslims that have it easy
My friend , a British Officer in command of a Gurkha commando team used to slip into towns at night and behead everyone inside a Nazi command post with these boomerang shaped razor sharp knives and slip back out of the town unnoticed by anyone ! He used to tell me that he never killed anyone under the rank of a Captain when I asked him how many Nazi's did he kill. Amazing friend to have.
16:56 was real friendship. I love it.
"The politest of soldiers, the most ferocious of fighters"
bro afghans wipe there ass with gurkas
LegStitchedTiger Ftw 😂😂😂😂😂
bro namamdmmdms
@@legstitchedtigerftw2455 I thought afgans used there hands to wipe their arse.
No Afghan can wipe their asses, unless they took the American boot from it first.
I'm a veteran now. When I was serving in the British Army. One word comes to mind about the Gurkhas: "Excellent"
Respect
These Ghurka boys are just as fanatic as the Hitler Youth and ready to blindly execute any order to go and kill someone, the Empire doesn't like; watch video "Octogon The Empire of Darkness" on channel "Giureh".
you murdered kids. you're a disgrace to our country
@@jochenarweiler9909 this journey for these young men is a big life changing experience for them. I take it that you didn’t serve in the forces, with that attitude towards these men. As all of the men and women who served have nothing but respect for these men.
Good slavess too
I was attached to the 1st 2nd Gurkha Brigade in Malaya and Singapore......The most incredible and courageous men in the world. An experience never to be forgotten. They deserve the respect and admiration afforded them......
They are the warmest, funniest, soulful, generous and genuine folk I've ever met. I keep meeting them in Yorkshire at bike rallies.
Which regiment were they from near yorkshire?
The only 'foreigners' whom the British would never DREAM of calling 'foreigners' !
The British rejected their settlement, Australia welcomed them.
@@FlgOff044038
"The British rejected their settlement,"
Oddly enough, I don't recall my being consulted.............................
So, WHICH 'British' are you referring to, I wonder ? In any case, you ARE rather missing the point !
as a nepali, this comment section almost made me tear up 💙
maybe, god knows what the current government thinks. praise to Gurkha
As a Brit I can only respect you and your people. You lot are alright in our eyes
Love from Australia.
The Gurkhas and Nepalese people will forever be respected by the british people and for very good reason.
@@elkaotik6790 Thanks mate greetings from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️🇬🇧
One of the bravest soliders in the world 🌎🌎🌍
Proud to be a Gorkha ✊
My father was in the british military and has the upmost respect for the ghurkas, and i do too.
He told me a story where him and a few of his buddies were travelling by vehicle, whilst they took an hour break, a squad of ghurkas marched past. 6 hours later, after driving for hours, they passed the same group of ghurkas, still marching at the same speed. He explained that it must be humanly impossible for them to have been so far ahead whilst they were driving so long. He told me that out of all of the people he had the pleasure to experience and meet, the ghurkas were the most motivating and inspiring. He said their respect for britain and their role was far greater than any local GB soldier. Respect to the ghurkas, the best.
i work with a lot of Nepali. they are so nice and respectful.
@mero maya beylght ko khaire ho ra bolamaya amar 6 I see you everywhere
These guys are what our army needs. They want to be here! Massive respect! My brother served alongside gurkas in Afghanistan they are nails!! The yanks loved them as well.
Harrythepot: Yessir, can confirm, yankee approved.
Lets be honest dude.. These are Slaves who are now fighting and willing to die for a White Queen and her White country men way on the other side of the world who they'd never meet or be allowed to migrate to, because they were subjugated and colonized long time ago..
Jaygo how are they slaves if they chose to join the army and are payed to do it? Think
@@harrysparke6277 You're telling me to think, when you are the one who spelled paid, "payed" lmao.
@@EarthAngel504 Or they are offered the chance at a better life due to a remarkable legacy left behind from their forefathers due to their amazing fighting prowess a legacy that in turn has produced some of the finest fighting men the world has ever seen. I'm betting you're an over-priviledged ethnic minority bitter at the country you were born in for providing you with greater opportunities, opportunities you snubbed your nose at and now take it out on others for taking the opportunities provided too them.
Ex Army here and currently serving in the RAF. Some of the best soliders I ever worked with were Gurkas. Dedicated to working and getting the mission completed. Respect to all that join for Nepal.
Thank you for your service! Respect m8 🙏
I love the Gurkhas, so proud to have them as part of the British nation! Great people and great warriors. A credit to both nations !
My father fought with them in the first world war and was full of admiration for them. I agree that they should have automatic citizenship if they want it
Utmost respect for these guys. A regiment I would always be very glad to have alongside me.
Mark Jones that’s right mate 🤩👍🏻👍🏻 I agree much respect for these men and the UK
Yeah Himalayan dogs r of top notch quality, recommended to everyone
@@abhyudaysinghparmar6055 dogs? What?
@@SakuraChan-hr4xt see ppl like them r the very reason for colonization of indian subcontinent.
@@abhyudaysinghparmar6055 bruh, you have a serious mental condition or you are a serious dumb internet geek.
That literally broke my heart to hear that there whole family depends on them to make it being that it will change there lives for the best, and to find out only 4% out of 10 thousand only make it, DAMN!!!
I’m lndian and these men are literally the sons of the goddesses!
Wow. “Son is always better than the father” At a leadership course they said always push the next generation to be better.
Aye. That one was impressive.
Yes, that's true. We're highly pressured to do best, I don't know a single Nepali person who hasn't taken the 11+ exam. Oh, and one more thing: if you're a boy, you'll get [slightly] sexist comments, like "Only girls cry" and "Boys aren't stagefright" and well, no boy wants to be classified as a girl here.
My father was better than my grandfather.
I am better than my father.
My son will be better than me.
Hopefully.
Poor men can only get richer.
Rich men can only get richer.
But rich men weren't always rich.
Their sons have always been rich.
That is why poor sons are better than their fathers.
The mindset of poor men has more room for improvement.
My father knows this. I know this.
My son will know this.
@@ducc995 its not just Nepal
@@thisisntsergio1352 That's how I feel. I wasn't born rich but well-off. My father works at the European Space Agency, my grandfather never finished school (also due to the war). They are/were both hardworking and intelligent. I'm as intelligent but I work a lot less than them because my life doesn't depend on it. Hopefully I'll be able to change. I studied a lot until 18 and then I sort of let go.
As a born and bred Brit, I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all the Gurkhas that have chosen to fight with the British. I'm so immensely proud of you and you deserve every respect. Much Love xx
It's quite surprising and unbelievable that people from a country is joining the army of another.
we are so lucky to have these wonderful people willing to join the British army, I would give any Gurkha uk citizenship if they wanted it you are our brothers
british isn’t a race it’s an empire or kingdom you are not british by blood even if you live in the uk you do a dna test you will be English welsh or Scottish maybe mixed with other Europeans or anyone really in 2020, the british empire is not a race anyone can be british and anyone can join the british army or fight alongside it. I will join british army in future.
@@amiirabarka9448 he never said it was a race
No not anyone can be British it’s not your right.The the problem with this country today you have too many people calling themselves British when they haven’t done or do anything to justify the title.I’ll not listen to any foreigner telling me what it is to be British thanks .
Be british, i have so much respect for the Nepalese people. They are all wellcome in the uk. Love you nepal
And yea pay these Gorkha soldiers same as British soldiers. These are not your Colonial slaves
U.S veteran here, never had the opportunity to serve next to them, but nothing but respect.
I feel sorry for them that their choices are so limited in Nepal…because they seem like great people. Gotta love these guys! The 14 Peaks documentary brought me here, which is about a former Gurkha who broke 6 world records climbing the 14 highest mountains in 6 months and 6 days. Not only that he risked his life rescuing two other climbers who were in serious trouble…saying that while he was in the military no one got left behind. A testimony to his amazing courage, integrity and strength of character. One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen and I highly recommend everyone to see this…
As a veteran i can always remember the gurkhas as the best fighting force we have the privilege to serve alongside. Also i always have the greatest respect for them .
my dad was a gurkha (now retired) and he always tells me stories about how hard he had to work to become one. i owe all my respect to my dad, he joined the gurkhas at 17, left home at 18 and worked so hard to bring me and my mother to the UK. i have a long line of family from the gurkhas, from both of my grandpas to my uncles. maddening respect to all of them.
Your Father was slave of UK
You be joining the Gurkhas one day? 😏
You're more than welcome, young man. Served beside Gurkhas in Far East. Great soldiers. Great friends but BAD ENEMIES.
Huge respect to your father for his service and devotion to duty and his family.
Served beside them, fantastic soldiers and also GREAT PEOPLE.
My whole family is serving in the gorkha rifles. And I know how cool they young recruit are 😊❤.
Love From bharat ❤
I hope Nepal 🇳🇵 can have Thier own big milatry ❤️🇳🇵
The emotions on these young men tells thousands stories.
Biswash Gurung than tell me one of them.
Straight from internet.
I heard that during the Falklands war, Argentinian soldiers surrendered en masse when they heard the Gurkhas were coming.
@Anya Gurung Did your father use his semi auto FN FAL or did he take a full auto FN FAL from the Argentine soldiers?
I think there is a video on youtube from the Falklands about the Gurkhas. After they climbed a massive mountain they get the news that the Argentinians have surrendered and they all look so sad cause they had been looking forward to fight.
@@shawnryan2197 The British forces used the L1A1 SLR
It was the Paras and commandos they surrendered too. But i see your point.
Yes bro
Soo nowadays Argentina hates Nepalese 😁😁😁
the Gurkhas are so cool. i went to Catterick for a taster day after passing my AC and we'd see them marching around camp. they look so menacing and intimidating. thank god theyre on our side
So proud we have these brave loyal warriors in our military....👍🇬🇧
I was privileged enough to help teach a gurkha company scuba diving in Borneo, although I myself am British. A fantastic sense of humour to a man; among the nicest, friendliest and most accepting group of people I've ever met - the major even paid for my drinks on the final night when we all went to the bar! The UK is truly lucky to have such fearsome professional warriors defending her. However, it must be said that as scary as they can be on land, water may be their achilles heel ahaha
My impression of them was exactly the same.
@Matko Mezulić They do give them and their families citizenship
@@davidwillby3305 lol. Look up the, as expected at this point, scummy treatment of Gorkha vets by the British.
I had the pleasure of serving along side 2 Gurkhas in Iraq.
Thank you for you’re service!
And both are dead now ahhahahah
@@atharali1027 is a computer commando with no balls
@@williamkeith8944 or you could say he is a computer jihadist
Athar Ali a world with less people with a name like you is what they were fighting for
Went to visit The Gurkha Museum in Winchester and the lady in the entrance asked me if I knew what a Gurkha was? I answered that it was a guy this high (my arm extended near my shoulders) with a kukri knife and very dangerous. She just answered "Welcome" . I just never get tired of hearing stories about the Gurkhas. Best Regards from Brazil.
Jose, I do not know if this is true or a wild story, it goes along these lines.
There is a bunch of Gurkha Soldiers preparing for a mission that they have to be flown to, when asked if they were willing to jump out of the plane there was a short conversation between the Gurkha's and they said yes we will jump as long as the plane is no higher than 200 feet above the ground! They then found out that the plane had to be higher than that and they were reluctant. They were then told they would have Parachutes and all was good with the Gurkha soldiers then. I am sure this was a joke, however their Bravery is without Question in my thoughts.
John, Australia.
PS 200 Feet is about 61 Meters.
My beautiful Grandpa who passed away in 2016. Has donated to the Gurkha welfare trust probably since it started. He was the best bloke I ever knew. Respect to these hard working 💪 young soldiers ❤️
Appreciate the irony of a Scotsman being tasked as Officer In Command of English Language
They couldn't find an Englishman since Scot and Gurkhas serve in disproportionate amounts.
@H.W Bullion ...... incorrect Sir. The Scotts have purposely tweaked & torqued the language to fit their
“Irritation” with the English. Example: Laird, Blether, Wheesht ,Greet, Crabbit, Eedjit, Mingin', Swatch ..... are all uniquely Scotts English.
@H.W Bullion ..... A better example would’ve been a Jamaican Rude•Boy..... or a Aussie Bogan. English is a language that was forced on the Scotts. Their original language is Scottish Gaelic... and as such they use lots of Gaelic & Slang that has created a very unique Scottish form of English. Scotts, Irish, Welsh, Manx, Devon, etc are Celts. Be careful for the PLAB on the floor
@H.W Bullion ..... nice cut & paste but your cognitive dissonance & need to “feel correct” has only validated everything I stated. It’s okay to admit that your view point was in error & your comparisons were flaccid.
@@RS-jh2kl lovely jab back😂
worked along side these lads numerous times, so nice and polite from sgt major down even to me as a private , to think the UK treated the Ghurka veterans the way they did for years is a disgrace!
These lads are what made GB 🇬🇧 I know a few of these guys from rugby days honest, smart, tough best guys to have with you in a tight spot.
"If someone tells you that he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a GURKHA" Field Marshall SAM MANEKSHAW
These men are incredible. Glad to have them with us. It was a disgrace that at one time they didn't get automatic right to live with us too.
The government rather give pakistan more options
Agreed! They at least deserve the respect of being given citizenship of the country they fight for. Maybe they do now, I don't know. I would hope that they do have that right now!
My reply was to Dave Moore!
@@whatthearthur8660 Yep. Or the Saudis
My father was a British naval doctor during the second world war in the Far East and never spoke of his experiences there apart from his respect and admiration for the Gurkas and saw them in action. While I did not join the military my memory of his words have stayed with me over 50 years later and I also admire and support these wonderful people. Thank you
Absolutely true❤
My Dad fought in WWII and said that he only felt safe when the Gurkhas were alongside him, lovely people, always polite, always helpful, and brave beyond words.
I am 16 now I will try to join the British army I hope god bless me in my journey to British army
My father was the Garrison Engineer for The Gurkha's at the HQ in Kathmandu, lived there for four years and you couldn't meet a nicer bunch of people.
My grandfather was stationed with Gurkhas at the suez canal and talked about them with reverence quite often, I can't repeat what he said in polite company ,suffice to say they were scary as satan when they decided to be! Great guys outside of that!
That’s one of the amazing thing about them, there’s no bravado, no machismo, but man for man best infantry in the world. Ferocious and fearless.
my.papa was in the British Army during the second world served in middle east ,yemen malaysia borneo n singapour with the Gurkhas regiment his moto never give up no fear to kill n destroyed your enemy without them notice for the Queen n country he was from Mauritius survival was the key to the team stories he told me still top secret to this day even thou i served 3 yrs in.the Royal navy 1964 no fear for nothing not even death i promise to serve the Queen n country n protect all our commarade n citizen unconditionally so be it God bless the Queen of England
Legendary elite forces. Thanks and much respect from Gloucestershire, UK.
Love ❤️ from Nepal 🇳🇵 0:13 he’s gorkha 🙏🙏🙏🙏🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
As a Brit can i just say How Proud we are of you as a Country and as a Fighting Force! Welcome to you all.🇬🇧❤️
at least give them citizenship after retirement, or you only let them do the dirty work
I'm neither Nepalese nor British, but I love the Gurkhas.
Same. My ex was in the British Army and says the Gurkha are not only feirce fighters in combat, but also some of the most humble people out there.
hats off to these guys if only some of youths in the UK had this level of respect and dedication
18:37 you can see the pride in his eyes, I love it.
In India there is a Famous Quote " If A Person Says He is Not afraid of Dying Either he is Lying or He is a Gorkha "
That was Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's saying...
It was late FM Sam Bahadur, Manekshaw who first said it.
I also have the utmost respect for these guys. Servants of the Queen and, have given us undying service to the UK. I could not do their selection to join. We owe them a debt of gratitude.
My uncle married a Gurkha woman, their daughters turned out to be world renowned mountaineers. They follow their culture with heart, they are good at heart, best men and women I have ever met. I thank Gorkhas for their dedication for India.
I never was a militarian because I am handicapped since 1965.
Greetings from Germany.
I visited Nepal in 1992 for ten days.
Thanks.
Nice😊
As a young man I'm always happy when i see young people striving to succeed. I wish you all the very best in life. Love from Nigeria
Fair play to you too, Tom. Wise words indeed.
Human wolverines... Can't be tougher than the Gurkhas! I will be visiting Nepal for the 15th time in less than 2 months, to climb Lhotse. I know a few Gurkas and have lots of respect for them!
JAYA MAHAKALI, AYO GORKHALI!
Thanks for your support Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
In my experience in the British army there is no one I respect more in the British army than the gurkas. Most beautiful and gracious people.
From the hills of Nepal to becoming one of the world's most professional soldiers. Much respect to the Gurkhas from the USA!
It’s lovely to see the love for the Gurkhas still strong from the uk people. Respect
You men are so brave. This video made me so emotional, you can see how much it means it each and every one of them. I highly respect all of you, thank you for keeping us safe.
I’m a veteran of the U.S. military and I can say that even in America, we speak of the Gurkhas is the highest regard! These men are real life mythical beings! There is so much respect for these soldiers throughout the world. I wish all of them who chose this journey the best.
Facts
Uraa 🇷🇺
British Mentality: We couldn’t colonize them, let’s recruit them.
Not really, they won the war.
Untold Story they won a war but they didn’t conquer Nepal nor colonized it. And his comment mentions about can’t colonize not won or lose war. They were impressed so they decided to make a treaty and recruit them. The treaty is sugauly treaty you can search.
I would say that's smart thinking. The loyalty of the Gorkhas to the British AF is legendary.
Positive thinking 😁🇬🇧
British mentality....f*ck their good, want them on our side next time. Ultimate sign of respect imho.
Worked with these guys a few times on ops, fantastic sense of humour, plus their goat curries are second to none, respect.
They are welcome here to stay here, to live here! They are our brothers...big up to the gurkha.
I am an ex British soldier and I am proud to know that the very brave Gurkha soldier's are with us after over 200 years and may they continue to be with the British Forces for the next 200 years, God save the Queen.
One of the most loved and respected fighting forces in the world!
Kia Kaha! Much respect from your friends New Zealand ❤
My father served in Burma during WW2 and he told me that these were the best fighting troops in the world and the ones you would want fighting by your side. Polite, respectful and deadly.
Gurkhas are very proud, disciplined and regimented lot... The original gurkhas of the regiment came only from the original 4 warrior clans ('Gurung's, 'Rai's...) until the late 80s(I think)... And the proud history & tradition they have established over 2 centuries... Force the modern Gurkha Regiments to follow in their predecessors' footsteps and not compromise their regimental pride... Which takes over the fear factor...
FM Sam Manekshaw was right when he said " if a soldier says he isn't afraid of dying, then he is lying or he is a Gurkha!"
Gurkha's are some of the toughest and most professional soldiers you will find. This is a win-win for the British and Nepal. It's not exploitation. These men are signing up to be a professional warriors and in return they will be given opportunities and pay far beyond what they could expect locally. It's a fantastic opportunity. We need more Gurkha's. All demonstrate how smart and tough they are. When the British first encountered the Gurkha' as an enemy in the 19th century, it was obvious to us that this was a society of natural soldiers and we wanted them on our side.
Nothing but respect for them. Giving them and their families a home here is the least we can do for their service. Some of the best soldiers in the world. 🇳🇵 🇬🇧
I know what you mean. I live near Aldershot/Farnborough and it’s swamped with their grandparents just roaming around the towns
@@lynchy3562 And your point is!
I have the chance and honor to train alongside with a platoon of gurkha soldiers in 2001, their fitness and focus pales everyone else on the field!
Gurkhas are kind in their hearts and honest but if you are their enemy they are formidable warriors. I'm British and if you are a Gurkha I want to say: THANK YOU for protecting us. ♥💪
Thank you lads , the country loves you ,big I had my way you would all be retiring here on full pay with your families if you so wish . We owe you at least that much .
GREAT TO HAVE SUCH BRAVE AND LOYAL MEN IN OUR BRITISH ARMED FORCES. LONG MAY THEY SURVIVE.