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Brigade of Gurkhas
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Brigade of Gurkhas is the collective name which refers to all the units in the British Army that are composed of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers. The brigade draws its heritage from Gurkha units that origina
Monument to the Gurkha Soldier stands near the Ministry of Defence in London with an inscription: "Bravest of the brave, most generous of the generous, never had country more faithful friends than you."
Monument to the Gurkha Soldier stands near the Ministry of Defence in London with an inscription: "Bravest of the brave, most generous of the generous
Gurkhas advancing with tanks to clear the Japanese from the Imphal–Kohima road
Gurkhas advancing with tanks to clear the Japanese from the Imphal–Kohima road
Gurkhas undergoing an urban warfare exercise in the United States. Note the kukri on the webbing of the nearest soldier
Gurkhas undergoing an urban warfare exercise in the United States. Note the kukri on the webbing of the nearest soldier
Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas performing in France, 2014
Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas performing in France, 2014
British Army
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The British Army is the land warfare force of the United Kingdom responsible for defending the UK, the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. The British Army, founded in 1707, has seen
Brigade of Gurkhas
…Brigade of Gurkhas is the collective name which refers to all the units in the British Army that are composed of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers. The brigade draws its heritage from Gurkha units that originally served in the British Indian Army prior…
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was one of the first generals in the new British Army and fought in the War of the Spanish Succession. He was
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was one of the first generals in the new British Army and fought in the War of the Spanish Succession. He was a noted ancestor of Sir Winston Churchill, later famous Prime Minister during World War II.
In the 1879 Battle of Rorke's Drift, a small British force repelled an attack by overwhelming Zulu forces; eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded for it
In the 1879 Battle of Rorke's Drift, a small British force repelled an attack by overwhelming Zulu forces; eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded for its defence.
Establishment and strength of the British Army, excluding Indian native troops stationed in India, prior to August 1914
Establishment and strength of the British Army, excluding Indian native troops stationed in India, prior to August 1914
British First World War Mark I tank; the guidance wheels behind the main body were later scrapped as unnecessary. Armoured vehicles of the era require
British First World War Mark I tank; the guidance wheels behind the main body were later scrapped as unnecessary. Armoured vehicles of the era required considerable infantry and artillery support. (Photo by Ernest Brooks)