Gurkhas
Nepal's famed warriors
Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who serve in the British and Indian armies, renowned for their courage, loyalty, and fighting skill.
The name comes from the Gorkha region of Nepal.
Gurkha regiments have fought in major conflicts since the early 19th century and are famously associated with the kukri, a curved knife.
The Gurkhas defended the position against overwhelming odds.
Asia's highest range
Colonel-led military unit
- infantryGround combat troops
- battalionMid-sized military unit
- brigadeLarge military unit
- platoonSmall infantry formation
riflemen · deployment · barracks · military · army · combat · drill · uniform
Courage in danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
dauntless · intrepid · fortitude · daring · resolute · undaunted · tenacity · mettle
Loyalty owed to authority
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
trustworthy · reliable · commitment · honorable · oath · service · duty · tradition
Curved Nepalese combat blade
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- webbingTough woven strap material
- slouch hatWide-brimmed soft hat
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
First global military conflict
- World War IISecond global military conflict
- FalklandsDisputed South Atlantic archipelago
- AfghanistanCentral Asian landlocked nation
- MalayaFormer British Southeast Asia
Burma · North Africa · Italy · Gallipoli · colonial · mercenary · treaty · independence
Himalayas
Asia's highest range
regiment
Colonel-led military unit
platoon · riflemen · deployment · barracks · military · army · combat · drill · uniform · tactics
valor
Courage in danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
gallantry · dauntless · intrepid · fortitude · daring · resolute · undaunted · tenacity · mettle · Victoria Cross
allegiance
Loyalty owed to authority
dedicated · trustworthy · reliable · commitment · honorable · oath · service · duty · tradition · brotherhood
kukri
Curved Nepalese combat blade
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- webbingTough woven strap material
- slouch hatWide-brimmed soft hat
World War I
First global military conflict
- World War IISecond global military conflict
- FalklandsDisputed South Atlantic archipelago
- AfghanistanCentral Asian landlocked nation
Malaya · Burma · North Africa · Italy · Gallipoli · colonial · mercenary · treaty · independence · partition
- armiesdivisions, battalions, corps, soldiers, platoons
- warrior peoplesSpartans, samurai, Vikings, Mongols, Zulu
- warriorsfighter, knight, footsoldier, barbarian, samurai
- NepalKathmandu, Himalayas, Everest, Annapurna, momo
- Asian MilitariesJapanese Navy, PLAN, armed forces, air forces, naval forces
- Asian Warfaresamurai, ninja, katana, shogun, bushido
Gurkhasmercenaries
Soldiers paid to fight
private military contractors · soldiers of fortune · hired guns · Wagner Group
Gurkhaspacifists
Those opposing all warfare
conscientious objectors · non-combatants · Quakers · peace activists · draft dodgers