The One-Man Gurkha Army: The Stand of Sgt. Dipprasad Pun | September 2010

In September 2010, Sergeant Dipprasad Pun, serving with the 1st Battalion, the Royal Gurkha Rifles, was on sentry duty at a patrol base in the North of Helmand Province. Suddenly, from out of the darkness, a Taliban force began advancing on the base; an enemy force Sergeant Pun held off alone for 17 minutes, despite being outnumbered 1:15.
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  • @livethforevermore
    @livethforevermore3 жыл бұрын

    Hi everyone, Unfortunately, during my research into Sergeant Dipprasad Pun’s actions, I could not find any information regarding the other three Gurkhas who were in the patrol base at the time of the Taliban attack. A Ministry of Defence report, Sgt. Pun’s Conspicuous Gallantry Cross citation, an interview with Sgt. Pun and an interview with Sgt. Pun’s Commanding Officer, make no mention of the three, besides that they were present at the base and that Sergeant Pun’s actions “saved the lives of his three comrades”. Also, another fact I was unable to squeeze into the video was that Sergeant Dipprasad Pun was the third member of his family to have served in the Gurkha's. His father served before him, and his grandfather, Lieutenant Tul Pun, served with the 3/6th Gurkha Rifles during the Second World War and was awarded the Victoria Cross for leading a charge against, and single-handedly clearing, a Japanese bunker position in Burma in June 1944. Thanks, LfE

  • @baneinurarse8952

    @baneinurarse8952

    3 жыл бұрын

    maybe the 3other gurkha didnt live the gurkha motto and went the other way

  • @Captainelduke

    @Captainelduke

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this video regarding Sgt. Pun actions.

  • @tetsujin86

    @tetsujin86

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baneinurarse8952 they probably held their positions. If everyone runs to the fight and leaves the rear undefended then you get your back door kicked in. Taken from behind, not too hard. And other such smutty, suggestive innuendos.

  • @jwchoi9823

    @jwchoi9823

    3 жыл бұрын

    Knew about this brave soldier but I didn’t know that his father and grandfather also served or that his grandfather won the VC. Very impressive lineage.

  • @phbrinsden

    @phbrinsden

    3 жыл бұрын

    With that bloodline Sgt. Pun had no option but to be a great warrior. So proud of the Royal Gurkhas. He worked his way down through his weapons options until he picked up a gun stand and whacked his opponent. I wonder if he had his deadly kukri with him.

  • @MuchKoku
    @MuchKoku3 жыл бұрын

    "It's just one guy. We can take him." -Some dead guy

  • @atrocious_pr0xy

    @atrocious_pr0xy

    3 жыл бұрын

    lmao! nice, dude.

  • @thangnguyen02

    @thangnguyen02

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @alexfoley8809

    @alexfoley8809

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha fucking ha too right

  • @KappaChiino

    @KappaChiino

    3 жыл бұрын

    “Ah, look at this basically unguarded outpost. Let’s just go and take it.” -someone who jinxed it a lot

  • @bulouvusonawalowalo1711

    @bulouvusonawalowalo1711

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha

  • @novemberguy
    @novemberguy3 жыл бұрын

    I heard a story a while ago that during ww2 a company of Gurkhas was asked to jumped behind enemy's lines. After discussing with his men, the company commander reported back and said they're willing to take the mission on the condition that the plane had to fly no higher than 100ft and the ground had to be soft where they would land. They didn't know they'd be given parachutes. Yet they still accepted the mission. Crazy men them Gurkhas

  • @vetiarvind

    @vetiarvind

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, badass is the word.

  • @uncleshagnasty

    @uncleshagnasty

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a myth like so many Ghurka myths. They are incredibly fit, disciplined, strong, intelligent, and capable soldiers. The perfect next door nieghbours. We get the best of the very best. They walk through 18weeks of training. No, Gurkha throws his hat in or fails his 18 weeks. We could learn a lot from them.

  • @Nil_108

    @Nil_108

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually it were in 1971 Indo-Pak War. Newly nation formed that is Bangladesh. 93000 Pakistani soldiers surrenderred 😂🤦

  • @rocabraham

    @rocabraham

    Жыл бұрын

    Another story I heard: In Burma, in WW2, a company of Gurkhas engaged a Japanese patrol and killed all of them. The British Officer in command, ordered the Gurkhas to dig graves and bury them all. While they were doing so, one of the “dead” Japanese staggered to his feet and and ran. Within seconds, half a dozen Gurkhas were after him with khukris drawn, he would certainly have been killed, but for the British Officer yelling at his men not to kill him, just bring him back. Later the Officer gave the Gurkhas a stern lecture about the iniquity of killing POWs. The puzzled Gurkha NCO replied “ But Sir you told us to bury them, and it would not have been proper to bury him while he was still alive” 😀

  • @n.2withN22

    @n.2withN22

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you know who thought of jump behind enemy lines that’s my great grandfather

  • @1066BooBoy
    @1066BooBoy3 жыл бұрын

    Gurkha are warriors, to have them as allies is a blessing.

  • @pv3566

    @pv3566

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's bloody better than having them as an enemy!

  • @timmcmullen5

    @timmcmullen5

    3 жыл бұрын

    To have them as a enemy, is a curse.

  • @sebby324

    @sebby324

    3 жыл бұрын

    There not just allies there part of the British army

  • @Mac_0903

    @Mac_0903

    3 жыл бұрын

    EBISU 88 you just had to be that guy

  • @Mac_0903

    @Mac_0903

    3 жыл бұрын

    EBISU 88 I did coz it started with your username you nob

  • @LOKI_THE_HUSKY
    @LOKI_THE_HUSKY3 жыл бұрын

    "If a man says, that he is not afraid of death, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha" - Field Marshall Sam HFJ Manikshaw...

  • @umernasir91

    @umernasir91

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Michael Griffiths cringe.

  • @nandewatashi2949

    @nandewatashi2949

    3 жыл бұрын

    If your afraid of death don't join the army.. . It's over used every military institution knows that phrase. Better if you said " if want stable job and good salary join the British colony army"

  • @stalker1567

    @stalker1567

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sadly Not true not all Gurkhas are like this. Pun is a top bloke.

  • @mamapetillo8675

    @mamapetillo8675

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@umernasir91 honestly, are you insulting this person, or impressed? Cause I don’t believe that an insult is appropriate.

  • @ryanainlay224

    @ryanainlay224

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Mick mac michael I would rather take my chances with covid than with 15-20 trained Taliban

  • @markarmour1576
    @markarmour15763 жыл бұрын

    We have a Gurkha owned restaurant near us. Top lads. Great food and it's great to see that they've made a home in the UK.

  • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary

    @DJTheMetalheadMercenary

    3 жыл бұрын

    What's it called? I gotta drop in there when I make a trip across the pond.

  • @richardw.sharpe9990

    @richardw.sharpe9990

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can you put the address where the restaurant is as I want to go there next time I come back to England

  • @markarmour1576

    @markarmour1576

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's called The Selkirk. On Selkirk Road in Ipswich. Also called Suffolk Gurkha Bar and Restaurant.

  • @jbuckley2546

    @jbuckley2546

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's one in Exeter.

  • @markarmour1576

    @markarmour1576

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jbuckley2546 I'll have to try that out once this horrid covid is over. If the food and owners are as great as the Suffolk Gurkha Bar and Restaurant then it must be great.

  • @docholliday2364
    @docholliday23643 жыл бұрын

    This hero this man of iron should have received a V C for his brave and winning actions .

  • @peterbrennan750

    @peterbrennan750

    3 жыл бұрын

    There were 'only' fifteen to twenty...afternoon stroll for them fellas.

  • @residentelect

    @residentelect

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@peterbrennan750 I think he deserves the VC for managing to get off 180 rounds from his SA80 without a stoppage...

  • @weissmanhyperion9650

    @weissmanhyperion9650

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@residentelect lel

  • @residentelect

    @residentelect

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@weissmanhyperion9650 Was intrigued by your username so Google'd it and saw your Insta page. You Sir, have an exceptional taste in motor vehicles... That Scooby yours?

  • @devinwooley3575

    @devinwooley3575

    3 жыл бұрын

    Resident Elect Not really, the SA80 got it’s bad reputation from the L85A1, which was absolutely horrible. After HK redesigned it to the A2, they’re actually quite reliable. In fact, I’m certain that the malfunction was a magazine issue as military STANAG mags aren’t exactly great. He does deserve a VC though

  • @Wonmanbanned
    @Wonmanbanned3 жыл бұрын

    Harder than a coffin nail. Each and every Gurkha should be looked after by our government and I don’t think anyone would complain. They are true warriors.

  • @JB-pp4nj

    @JB-pp4nj

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pride and toughness are words I associate with the Gurkhas. Unlike the ISIS jihadi filth.

  • @jurgenblick5491

    @jurgenblick5491

    Жыл бұрын

    Semper Fi

  • @archiebald4717

    @archiebald4717

    Жыл бұрын

    They are looked after, they get a salary, health care and a pension, as well as UK citizenship if they want it.

  • @siljevege7283

    @siljevege7283

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes Indeed, All our heros should be.

  • @suvajitmukherjee9674

    @suvajitmukherjee9674

    Жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @tomkavulic7178
    @tomkavulic71783 жыл бұрын

    The fact that his reaction to his rifle malfunctioning was to beat a man (presumably to death) with a tripod is terrifying and inspiring at the same time. What an incredible soldier.

  • @lewisdavis1491

    @lewisdavis1491

    Жыл бұрын

    Quick thinking.

  • @mcburnski

    @mcburnski

    Жыл бұрын

    The video says he threw it at him and knocked him unconscious

  • @otten5666

    @otten5666

    8 ай бұрын

    @@mcburnski Yes and after the Taliban woke up he saw the error of his ways, changed his life and lived happily ever after.

  • @outdooradventureHungary
    @outdooradventureHungary3 жыл бұрын

    he using 250 rounds from MG,180 Rounds from his SA 80,17 grenades ,claymore mine,sandbag,tripod ,so he keep his kukri for the main attack :)

  • @anothersucker-Youcantfixstupid

    @anothersucker-Youcantfixstupid

    3 жыл бұрын

    Boys a legend.

  • @lolb1221

    @lolb1221

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha.

  • @Joe-ps2hi

    @Joe-ps2hi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Outdoor Adventure 🤣🤣🤣🔪🔪

  • @josef596

    @josef596

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kukri for dessert.

  • @ironboy3245

    @ironboy3245

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@josef596 I'm just imagining the sommelier from John wick now

  • @gordonzola1412
    @gordonzola14123 жыл бұрын

    Legend.. The scariest thing you will ever see is a Gurkha running at you with his khurkuri above his head. Been to Nepal 3x. The nicest people in the World, and, if you go trekking you'll always meet an ex Ghurka in the hills.

  • @ciphergamingsouthafrica8502

    @ciphergamingsouthafrica8502

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same with spetsnaz alpha group and definitely south african recce, especially from 3rd regiment

  • @kwonpretty9449

    @kwonpretty9449

    2 жыл бұрын

    it's a kukri not khurkuri

  • @RhuBin02

    @RhuBin02

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kwonpretty9449 sabai ka tha hunxa ra bidesi haru lai

  • @rra8682

    @rra8682

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kwonpretty9449 not even kukri....khukuri खुकुरी is the real pronounciation

  • @kwonpretty9449

    @kwonpretty9449

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rra8682 r u Gurkha??

  • @GonzoTehGreat
    @GonzoTehGreat3 жыл бұрын

    "Defeat is not a word in their vocabulary." - John Conlin, Former Gurkha Commander Better to die than to be a coward - Gurkha motto

  • @jvtagle

    @jvtagle

    3 жыл бұрын

    “If you don’t have fear, you’re either a fool or a Gurkha.”

  • @lookintomyeyes-bn2td

    @lookintomyeyes-bn2td

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jvtagle what 🤣🤣🤣

  • @suvajitmukherjee9674

    @suvajitmukherjee9674

    Жыл бұрын

    badass

  • @barneysumner1417
    @barneysumner14173 жыл бұрын

    The Royal Gurkha Rifles have long been a welcome part of our armed forces, and long may this continue Sergeant Pun's conduct is a perfect example of the brave and tenacious fighting spirit of the Nepalese warriors, and hopefully they'll continue to fight as part of the British armed forces for generations to come!!

  • @alonzocushing9444

    @alonzocushing9444

    3 жыл бұрын

    I served alongside the 2/7th Gurkha Rifles with the 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade in Malaysia in 1967/68. Much respect.

  • @threestepssideways1202

    @threestepssideways1202

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alonzocushing9444 I served alongside the Queens Gurkha Signals in Bosnia, and I was very proud to do so.

  • @kennethnoel1257

    @kennethnoel1257

    3 жыл бұрын

    All commonwealth soldiers

  • @barneysumner1417

    @barneysumner1417

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kennethnoel1257 Yes, I read lately Fijian vets are being refused leave to remain, utterly shameful In my book, you serve you're welcome to stay

  • @lauralishes1

    @lauralishes1

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's not easy for the men to even be accepted for training, they go through a 2 year boot camp before even being considered for the selection process. Only 3 or 4 percent make it.

  • @ryancousins108
    @ryancousins1083 жыл бұрын

    Gurkhas aren't humans... those guys are immortal, they're different. Absolute badassery from Sgt. Pun

  • @ryancousins108

    @ryancousins108

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Mick Salo definitely but you get the idea. Gurkhas are a different breed of soldiers

  • @cpegg5840

    @cpegg5840

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Mick Salo are u a former US soldier who feels offended by the comment on Gurkhas being badass? I get that vibe from you. You realize there was no comment denigrating the bravery of US soldiers here. You need to dial it down a notch, soldier; he didn’t intend to offend your sense of patriotism.

  • @john-hl5tq

    @john-hl5tq

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Mick Salo No these guys really are the modern day equivalent of The Spartans. Every year a couple of thousand try out for a 20 year stint in the Gurkha Rifles, only a couple of hundred make the grade, the best of the rest get to join the Nepalese Army or the police and the wimps can walk into a job humphing cans of soup up 20,000+ft mountains for the tourists, as well as enough gear to keep themselves alive at -25C.

  • @gregwarner3753

    @gregwarner3753

    3 жыл бұрын

    I doubt the Chinese invading Nepal really understand what they are trying to do.

  • @pravesh736

    @pravesh736

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gregwarner3753 China and Nepal have good relations

  • @aranstuart566
    @aranstuart5663 жыл бұрын

    this story is inspirational, nothing but respect for these men

  • @vicdasoldfart4866

    @vicdasoldfart4866

    3 жыл бұрын

    I HAVE ALWAYS HAD UTTER AND TOTAL RESPECT FOR THE GURKHA'S, WONDERFUL SOLDIERS.

  • @agrajyadav2951

    @agrajyadav2951

    2 жыл бұрын

    Britian doesn't deserve them.

  • @maartenvanduin7423
    @maartenvanduin74233 жыл бұрын

    I have been to Gorkha district in upper Nepal and my lord what a sight! There is a fortress on top of a mountain ridge overlooking the Himalaya's were we met a old Gorkha soldier. He sat and overlooked the mountains and took us all over this fortess.. He showed us the Sacred mountains were the gods dwell and he was sooo proud to be Gorkha... We shared 1 kilo of appels whilst our legs hung off the big wall, and thanked him for coming over and meeting us!! These people are so strong and determined, but among the kindest people on this planet....

  • @airplanemaniacgaming7877

    @airplanemaniacgaming7877

    3 жыл бұрын

    that's why many call them the most badass soldiers out there. Even our Canadian boys here can't compare to a Gurkha.

  • @fireskycam9889
    @fireskycam98893 жыл бұрын

    Military General : So SGT Pun, why did you not use your knife? SGT Pun : They weren't worthy of it.

  • @The80shilling

    @The80shilling

    3 жыл бұрын

    SGT Pun: "Also, I still had one tripod and 3 sandbags left".

  • @JB-pp4nj

    @JB-pp4nj

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant !!!

  • @SteveDorrans

    @SteveDorrans

    2 жыл бұрын

    "If they had only managed to get close enough..."

  • @modelrailwaynoob
    @modelrailwaynoob3 жыл бұрын

    I was an army medic and NHS nurse for a long time. As a community nurse, I covered a Gurkha barracks for their GP. They are some of the smartest and politest soldiers I had the honour to meet.

  • @thecommentguy9380
    @thecommentguy93803 жыл бұрын

    "Come and fight a Gurkha!" - Lachhiman Gurung as he single handedly (literally) fought 200 soldiers And now SGT.Pun is carrying the spirit of Lachhiman in him

  • @IIMoses740II
    @IIMoses740II3 жыл бұрын

    "I thought, before they kill me, I have to kill *some* of them" The man didn't limit himself to just one of them

  • @therahulrs
    @therahulrs3 жыл бұрын

    His grandfather is Tul Bahadur Pun, VC

  • @Herman47

    @Herman47

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I hope he is not disappointed he did not receive the VC.

  • @gorrthebutcher4696

    @gorrthebutcher4696

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Herman47 I THOUGHT HE DID ?

  • @airplanemaniacgaming7877

    @airplanemaniacgaming7877

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gorrthebutcher4696 of course not, since he's a Gurkha, and the government seems to hate Gurkhas.

  • @TheLoxxxton
    @TheLoxxxton3 жыл бұрын

    The epitome of a British soldier. No quarter given and non expected. Im proud the the Nepal people want to serve the UK forces. God bless them

  • @TheLoxxxton

    @TheLoxxxton

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RubbittTheBruise Really? I never knew!!

  • @TheLoxxxton

    @TheLoxxxton

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Spencer Bhotiya ok I get it! But im still proud of them being part of British forces

  • @johnvelas70

    @johnvelas70

    3 жыл бұрын

    the typical Brit surrenders themselves to the bad guys without cause, then goes home to try to write a book about it. Remember their surrender to the Iranian navy?

  • @serenityinside1

    @serenityinside1

    3 жыл бұрын

    John vela’s : twat !

  • @johnvelas70

    @johnvelas70

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@serenityinside1 HMS Cornwall in 2007. The British even apologized to the muslim community. The BRITISH are not the same as Gurkha's, in fact they don't deserve them.

  • @Phantom-qr1ug
    @Phantom-qr1ug3 жыл бұрын

    "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha"

  • @mohammedparvezirfan8664

    @mohammedparvezirfan8664

    3 жыл бұрын

    -feild marshal sam manekshaw

  • @kaiuluitova6369

    @kaiuluitova6369

    3 жыл бұрын

    You cannot miss this comment on every gurkhas video lol

  • @unclesamuk8687

    @unclesamuk8687

    3 жыл бұрын

    nah he is afraid, i dont believe a man is not afraid of dying unless he is mentally insane the thing for him is he already accepts death as his job puts him near to it.

  • @awalk5177

    @awalk5177

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@unclesamuk8687 As you get older the fear of death reduces , but this man was a brave young hero. I hope his family are proud . They should be.

  • @michailkulischov2820

    @michailkulischov2820

    3 жыл бұрын

    or russian

  • @richardw.sharpe9990
    @richardw.sharpe99903 жыл бұрын

    Th3 Gurkas have served the British commonwealth for many years and I am now 75 and I have had great respect for them all of my life . God bless them

  • @1.4142
    @1.41422 жыл бұрын

    This guy did something that was supposed to only be possible in video games.

  • @ayebarberfuckmeup4689
    @ayebarberfuckmeup46893 жыл бұрын

    Gurkhas really are the most formidable soldiers I know of, hats off to them!

  • @jeskg720

    @jeskg720

    3 жыл бұрын

    Several of them are now in SAS.

  • @icecoldfire25

    @icecoldfire25

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao that pfp

  • @johnsmith-rs2vk

    @johnsmith-rs2vk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jeskg720 Yep .I can belive it !

  • @brendanukveteran2360
    @brendanukveteran23603 жыл бұрын

    I feel deeply moved - Gurkha's are the ultimate soldiers, humble, ferocious, generous and utterly loyal. I have no idea why the hell they still fight for the UK - but I am eternally grateful.....my home is open to any Gurkha , they are my Brothers.

  • @drbud7257

    @drbud7257

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because nepal is a poor country and serving in the british army presents the chance of a better life

  • @iche9373

    @iche9373

    Жыл бұрын

    Why do Foreign Legionnaires fight still fight for the French Republic?

  • @ethanw4996
    @ethanw49963 жыл бұрын

    Taliban: We have you 15 to 1! Sergeant Dipprasad Pun: I like those odds.

  • @flogger8413

    @flogger8413

    3 жыл бұрын

    Id shit my pants if i ever saw them Those madlads charged the Japanese during their Banzai charges

  • @fireskycam9889

    @fireskycam9889

    3 жыл бұрын

    SGT Pun : Hold my beer.

  • @neerajnongmaithem392

    @neerajnongmaithem392

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@flogger8413 they always love the odds when the enemies are more

  • @kieranf3511
    @kieranf35113 жыл бұрын

    My Granda fought with the Gurkha's during the second world war in the siege of Hong Kong and I think the Philippines before that. He would always say it was an honour to fight with them because they are some of the best warriors on the planet, Give a Gurkha a Kukri in a gun fight and the Gurkha will win, if not there will be a mass of bodies around him. The British Army is incredibly privileged to have Gurkha's fighting with them and I'm pretty sure almost any soldier or civilian would agree.

  • @boygonewhoopdataZZ

    @boygonewhoopdataZZ

    3 жыл бұрын

    And we got the Murican Natives. Well... What's left of them.

  • @slappy8941

    @slappy8941

    Жыл бұрын

    Apostrophes don't make words plural.

  • @horsehide3039
    @horsehide30393 жыл бұрын

    The good Sergeant said." there wasn't any choice but to fight." What more could one ask from a warrior? This is a righteous man. God bless him. And that amazing fighting spirit that comes to a few.

  • @steveroberts7622
    @steveroberts76223 жыл бұрын

    The Gurkhas are so amazingly humble and yet so amazingly scary. I respect these guys immensely ....so glad they are on ourside!

  • @smithcodes1243

    @smithcodes1243

    3 жыл бұрын

    They seem to smile most of the time and are friendly but I definitely don't want to face them on the field!

  • @Bullet-Tooth-Tony-
    @Bullet-Tooth-Tony-3 жыл бұрын

    The Gurkhas are the Spartans of the 21st century.

  • @Ray_TambaBudol_Marcos

    @Ray_TambaBudol_Marcos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Urban Pimp correction* not slaves but a british mercenaries.

  • @kokonana4086
    @kokonana40863 жыл бұрын

    The Royal Gurkha Rifle is such a true gem of the British Army. The humblest and fiercest warriors ever walk the earth.

  • @anselmdanker9519
    @anselmdanker95193 жыл бұрын

    So his grandfather is the gurkha who won the VC with the Chindits at Moguang in Burma ,thank you, for highlighting the connection, I saw earlier accounts that did not mention this.much respect to the family for their courage and service.

  • @adventussaxonum448
    @adventussaxonum4483 жыл бұрын

    "I did what I was trained to do" Sandbag throwing and assaulting with tripods are an integral part of close quarter combat training, just after bayonet drill..😄

  • @satyameternal4931

    @satyameternal4931

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@skylergardner2792 they don't fight like the devil... They r d devil...on the battlefield

  • @BakaGaijin66
    @BakaGaijin663 жыл бұрын

    Mad respect for the Lions of Nepal

  • @EAGEEYE321

    @EAGEEYE321

    2 жыл бұрын

    they are indian

  • @BakaGaijin66

    @BakaGaijin66

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@EAGEEYE321 All the ones that I have worked with were from Nepal

  • @nanilama7016

    @nanilama7016

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EAGEEYE321 nah everything is Indian for Indian... soon you will say I'm Indian just bcz i'm little brown Lol

  • @ninuerte

    @ninuerte

    4 ай бұрын

    @@EAGEEYE321 There's LITERALLY a region called Gorkha in Nepal. They are the proud sons of the Himalayas.

  • @Shadowgunner785
    @Shadowgunner7853 жыл бұрын

    Was just reading a 88 page document for school, then I get a notification for this and dropped everything!!

  • @cum-master64

    @cum-master64

    3 жыл бұрын

    school can wait. always the prioritys :P

  • @aranstuart566

    @aranstuart566

    3 жыл бұрын

    mate i just had the same, middle of a biology case study then this came up!

  • @neilcook4686
    @neilcook46863 жыл бұрын

    Back in 1990, myself and a small group of CCF cadets bumped into a group of Gurkhas in a pub (am guessing they were from the training team) near Longmoor Camp - they 'adopted' us and were absolutely brilliant. And they got us seriously pissed :) Ayo Gurkhali :)

  • @Kevin_Kennelly

    @Kevin_Kennelly

    Жыл бұрын

    Ayo Gurkhali!!!

  • @nighthawk984
    @nighthawk9843 жыл бұрын

    My Dad fought with the Gurkha's when he was part of the Lovat Scouts. He tied his shoes different than the traditional crossover method. When I asked him why, he told me it was so the Gurkhas would know he was one of the good guys.

  • @madabbafan

    @madabbafan

    Жыл бұрын

    That is very true about the laces. Reports are that in a war zone at times British soldiers felt someting touch their ankles when they looked down they saw the smiling face of a Gurkha giving them the thumbs up sign. If an enemy soldier was unlucky enough to feel the same thing the last thing they saw was a glint of the metal from the kukri before their head was removed. The Gurkha's were checking the way the boots were laced up. The British army had a standard way of doing it which they knew all British soldiers used, the enemy laced them in a different way, wrong lacing and it was bye bye head.

  • @slappy8941

    @slappy8941

    Жыл бұрын

    Apostrophes don't make words plural.

  • @mark12strang58
    @mark12strang583 жыл бұрын

    The Taliban thought 30 men were enough to fight one Gurkha.

  • @CadiasFinest
    @CadiasFinest3 жыл бұрын

    Since I first discovered your channel last year, I've been waiting to hear the full exploits of this Legend

  • @baulderedaush1302
    @baulderedaush13023 жыл бұрын

    The 1 dislike is the coward AQ fighter who got smacked with a sandbag and ran away

  • @maxmudxareed1345

    @maxmudxareed1345

    3 жыл бұрын

    Keep drinking propaganda.

  • @jaccon6106

    @jaccon6106

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maxmud Xareed what propaganda

  • @ls200076

    @ls200076

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jaccon6106 Dunno, he may hate Gurkhas or Nepalese.

  • @tonyk2860

    @tonyk2860

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha ha

  • @bennytsai4065

    @bennytsai4065

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maxmudxareed1345 you mad commie islamist

  • @audeamus7388
    @audeamus73883 жыл бұрын

    There are Gurkhas serving in the Singapore Police Force too. Saw one once, and his death stare almost made me pee my pants. Absolute monster of a man. Wasn't the biggest guy, but his aura of death and fearlessness was awe inspiring.

  • @marcopolo7449
    @marcopolo74493 жыл бұрын

    I once asked a retired Gurkha what was their secret to thier legendary valour, was it something in the water up in the foothills of Nepal prehaps? He just smiled and said it was for their youth, he said that they must always ensure that their youth would have the chance to be employed by the British Army, my admiration for them increased ten fold when I heard that.

  • @arminlee1477
    @arminlee14773 жыл бұрын

    I'm not one too write about my personal life but I suffer from PTSD, not combat related or military in any way but I was involved in a drive by shooting and shot in the shin, after that day I always lived my live in fear of being killed or "finished off" but when I seen the motto at the end of the video "better to die than be a coward" that shit really hit me.

  • @StevenKeery
    @StevenKeery3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Sergeant Pun, job well done. Truly a credit to your family, regiment and people.

  • @IceniBrave
    @IceniBrave3 жыл бұрын

    Paras: we're the toughest! Royal Marines: no, WE'RE the toughest! Gurkhas: *just smile*

  • @allanjackson9370

    @allanjackson9370

    3 жыл бұрын

    Paras are feared and respected, the Royal Marines are pussies compared to the Paras, but none are as feared or as loyal as the Gurkhas, The Taliban and others have found out just how deadly they are, ask any enemy of Britain who have faced them in combat. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the Gurkha's and would march into hell and back with those guys beside me.

  • @allanjackson9370

    @allanjackson9370

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Schrödinger's Cat It was always a friendly rivalry between the different units, it always pushed us to be better soldiers and one thing is we would always stand with our brothers no matter what unit they came from.

  • @roeloberberi572

    @roeloberberi572

    3 жыл бұрын

    Albanians: eating popcorn while controlling europ cocain*

  • @immikeurnot

    @immikeurnot

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've heard that Gurkhas are extremely friendly and always have a smile on their face... as long as you're on their side. According to the guys I know who've worked with them, they're awesome, lighthearted guys who you'd otherwise never suspect were hardcore killers. But then there's that reputation. Which is well-documented. And well-earned. So when they smile at you, you smile back.

  • @ciphergamingsouthafrica8502

    @ciphergamingsouthafrica8502

    3 жыл бұрын

    so generic

  • @djs164
    @djs1643 жыл бұрын

    The boogie man looks under his bed for Sgt. Dipprasad Pun before he goes to sleep. Thank God the Gurkhas are on our side.

  • @PrinsPrygel

    @PrinsPrygel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can't beat 'em, get 'em to join you.

  • @seanoreilly9652
    @seanoreilly96523 жыл бұрын

    Who on earth would give a dislike to the bravery of this man

  • @markarmour1576

    @markarmour1576

    3 жыл бұрын

    A f*cking troll who does nothing but pound his tiny mouse all day?

  • @jaccon6106

    @jaccon6106

    3 жыл бұрын

    andy Carr I don’t think they exists anymore due to the fact Corbin isn’t leader of the opposition

  • @samhlr8590

    @samhlr8590

    3 жыл бұрын

    jac con some far left nonce then

  • @Chiller01

    @Chiller01

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking Taliban with a sand bag sized headache.

  • @WeMustResist

    @WeMustResist

    3 жыл бұрын

    The enemy. They are in our midst.

  • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
    @DJTheMetalheadMercenary3 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this one! Sgt. Pun is an amazing man and soldier, the Gurkhas are not to be messed with. Much love for our Nepalese brothers across the pond.

  • @wanderalmeida9584
    @wanderalmeida95843 жыл бұрын

    Long live to him, what a warrior! Respect from Brazil.

  • @jeddles2710
    @jeddles27103 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had the pleasure of serving alongside the Gurkhas and I can tell you they’re the most humble and kind people you’re ever likely to meet. Some of the most determined and talented soldiers around.

  • @fireteammichael1777
    @fireteammichael17773 жыл бұрын

    Even this American civilian has heard of the Gurkhas and their extraordinary reputations as effective, valiant soldiers known for almost "superhuman" resilience and bravery , who're DEFINITELY not to be underestimated. Glad to have the commonwealth as a U.S. ally.

  • @CampoftheSaintsBKK
    @CampoftheSaintsBKK3 жыл бұрын

    Great job, Sergeant Dipprasad Pun. You are a credit to your country, your ancestry, and your comrades. And to your family. I served ten years as a US Army Infantry Officer - but all in peacetime. I did earn and wear a Ranger Tab, and a Senior Parachutist badge - and I did graduate from the US Army Jungle School at Ft. Sherman, Panama - back when it still existed. RLTW - but - I would be proud to serve alongside Gurkha soldiers.

  • @jaypr719
    @jaypr7193 жыл бұрын

    15 hostiles and he didn't even had to use his Kukri, what a legend.

  • @rickb1973
    @rickb19733 жыл бұрын

    Weapons malfunction from an SA80, huh? Surprise, surprise

  • @1066BooBoy

    @1066BooBoy

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol.

  • @je6874

    @je6874

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I was thinking 😂

  • @MrEvanfriend

    @MrEvanfriend

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's a reason they call it the "public servant". It won't work and you can't fire it.

  • @JackFogos

    @JackFogos

    3 жыл бұрын

    That must be one of the scariest things that could happen in moments like that... Sgt. Pun has big tungsten balls

  • @MrEvanfriend

    @MrEvanfriend

    3 жыл бұрын

    @John Smith "Not too bad" isn't exactly a ringing endorsement.

  • @skeletonkey6733
    @skeletonkey6733 Жыл бұрын

    Sgt Pun is truly such a humble guy and was fortunate to meet him in Woolwich where he was speaking at a Nepal community center and is truly all that people have come to expect and as a veteran, myself hold in very much high regard

  • @bardanmalla193
    @bardanmalla1933 жыл бұрын

    Thank you , Sir for making a video about Gurkha 💞🙏 always wanted one from you ! this kind of videos keeps me motivated for selection

  • @peterhughes7099
    @peterhughes70993 жыл бұрын

    Respect for that man! Sounds like he was warming up for the main event before unsheathing his kukri.

  • @NapoleonGelignite
    @NapoleonGelignite3 жыл бұрын

    It’s hard to say how humble, polite, friendly and helpful all the Gurkhas I have met have been. They are terrific guys, and the opposite of macho. They are however, as tough as fuck.

  • @TheRobbex
    @TheRobbex3 жыл бұрын

    A very brave man. I presume he didn't receive a Victoria Cross because their were no officers present to witness this one man army. I wonder how many 'martyrs' Sgt. Pun created that night?

  • @HankD13

    @HankD13

    3 жыл бұрын

    A brave man indeed - who did the job expected of him - and was rewarded for it. The VC is for actions "above and beyond" what would be considered your duty. Putting your life on line when you don't actually have to do so - usually to save the lives of others at risk - like going out into fire to retrieve wounded comrades. The VC is damned hard to win - and stay alive.

  • @nick.u182

    @nick.u182

    3 жыл бұрын

    But there would be dead bodies left behind? Won't it for witnessing?

  • @kamatmehbro
    @kamatmehbro3 жыл бұрын

    absolute respect to this amazing soldier

  • @walkingdad6978
    @walkingdad69783 жыл бұрын

    This country owes a great debt of gratitude to these brave men. You can support these men via Gurkha Trust.Great video again LFE.

  • @gunner678
    @gunner6783 жыл бұрын

    I'm proud to have commanded on ops and trained these soldiers, many years ago. Excellent warriors and superb marksmen, every one!

  • @andys7314
    @andys73143 жыл бұрын

    I remember this very well, I was a warthog commander and we was tasked with QRF to rapidly get up to the PB to try and locate the remainder. The gurkhas are one of the most formidable regiment of blokes we have in the British army and I dunno to this day why we decided to dispand some of them

  • @dionthomas5418
    @dionthomas54183 жыл бұрын

    Sgt Pun is the perfect lethal weapon of a warrior fighting spirit and determined to destroy the terrorists and the Taliban by any means necessary

  • @michaelbellinger1363
    @michaelbellinger13633 жыл бұрын

    "I thought, before they kill me, I have to kill some of them." - Sergeant Dipprasad Pun, 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles Me: Enough said.

  • @DaveSabol
    @DaveSabol3 жыл бұрын

    Probably said before, but well meant: improvise, adapt and overcome. Sgt. Pun is an inspiration as much as he is a hero.

  • @phillipneal9289
    @phillipneal92893 жыл бұрын

    No need to get the other three involved. Sgt Pun had it covered! My everlasting love and respect goes out to ALL Gurkas past and present

  • @SmallHandsBigBite
    @SmallHandsBigBite3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for bringing us these stories, they're incredible.

  • @big_gooch1601
    @big_gooch16013 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service, maximum respect for all those in the armed forces. I'm just glad these boys are on our side, absolute warriors.

  • @markdougherty9917
    @markdougherty99173 жыл бұрын

    “Detaching a general purpose machine gun from its tripod” What a fuckin warrior. Call this man John #118

  • @SinisterCity
    @SinisterCity3 жыл бұрын

    This channel should have at least 1 millions subs. Told all my other buddies about this. Love the content man. Don’t stop no matter what.

  • @hoofgripweightlifting6872
    @hoofgripweightlifting68723 жыл бұрын

    The British are lucky to have these magnificent warriors in their military.

  • @koffkoff4274
    @koffkoff42743 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your hard work! This channel combined with Mark Felton's are simply phenomenal. Well done gents!

  • @suvrosarkar4419
    @suvrosarkar44193 жыл бұрын

    Gurkha - Dies a glorious death fighting the enemy to his last breath Valkyrie 1 - Now this is a man who deserves to go to Valhalla ! Valkyrie 2- .........so who is gonna go tell him that he died ? Valkyrie 1 - .................someone wake up odin......and get thor too, just in case.....

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    Gurkhas might not care for Vikings or their Valhalla .

  • @shubhojitghosh69
    @shubhojitghosh693 жыл бұрын

    I have had Gurkha mentors in my school days.

  • @danday8596

    @danday8596

    3 жыл бұрын

    I always take the gurkhas off my big Mac don't like um

  • @shubhojitghosh69

    @shubhojitghosh69

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Kamryn Kant nightmare if anyone faced discipline or misbehaved during lesson. Or else everything was good

  • @ravindrathagunna5778

    @ravindrathagunna5778

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@danday8596 reall funny guy. Well done. 👍

  • @BULLOCK1973
    @BULLOCK19733 жыл бұрын

    Gurkha are know for there fierce fighting. I have nothing but respect for them.

  • @post8760
    @post87603 жыл бұрын

    Everybody is a gangster untill Sergeant Dipprasad Pun comes

  • @zhain0
    @zhain03 жыл бұрын

    Gurkhas really are something special. im so glad they are in our military.

  • @DavidScobie
    @DavidScobie3 жыл бұрын

    Thank christ these guys are on our side Sgt Pun you are a legend among men. You simply do not mess with the Gurkha Rifles!

  • @pryxisjr3536
    @pryxisjr35363 жыл бұрын

    Damn first time I’ve been this early for one of these videos. Keep up the great work! Love how accurate and descriptive these videos are.

  • @Fangolio
    @Fangolio3 жыл бұрын

    The Gurkhas have a long history of some very amazing encounters with enemies. One legend, if memory serves me well, was Gurkhas entering an enemy barracks in the dead of night and killing every second man without waking the others and then leaving.

  • @akhermit5213
    @akhermit52133 жыл бұрын

    I met two Gurkha Soldiers during rappelling training in Korea during the 80's. They had no fear at all. Doing Australian rappelling, and they literally took off running off the cliff screaming while our knees were shaking. They also had some cool knives. They let us touch them but not hold them. Their ranks were low, but both had combat experience.

  • @charlest1984
    @charlest19843 жыл бұрын

    He got the second highest award???? They should make The One Man Army Award and make it the highest award possible, then give him 3 of them. WTF, this guy did what is almost IMPOSSIBLE and he got the Second highest award🤬🤬🤬

  • @trekmanone1676

    @trekmanone1676

    3 жыл бұрын

    Apparently you have to die to get the VC medal.

  • @airplanemaniacgaming7877

    @airplanemaniacgaming7877

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@trekmanone1676 or be in front of a general who is dying and save him.

  • @oasacademy4953
    @oasacademy49533 жыл бұрын

    His grandfather pictured before was a VC recipient, he was stemming a charge of Japanease solders. He returned 2 granades from them until the third took off his right arm. Despite that he still fought them off by firing from his good arm. His grandfather Lachiman Gurham got the VC for that and his grandson should have got the VC for this. No idea why he didn't.

  • @GapeGang
    @GapeGang3 жыл бұрын

    Yes!!! Been waiting for this

  • @jeskg720
    @jeskg7203 жыл бұрын

    Im a proud Patreon of this excellent channel.

  • @BarkandJack

    @BarkandJack

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really is a superb channel. Informative, entertaining and respectful.

  • @ssully1069
    @ssully10693 жыл бұрын

    I remember reading this story in a newspaper back in 2011. Absolute Badass!

  • @jimmycooker8185
    @jimmycooker81853 жыл бұрын

    I remember this one, he went in on them taliban! He looked them in their eyes and took their souls, proud to have him onside what an unbelievable person srgt Pun Britain loves you thank you for your service

  • @jj691
    @jj6913 жыл бұрын

    So happy I found this channel! What amazing content 🙏

  • @wjf0ne
    @wjf0ne3 жыл бұрын

    I've read all the comments so far and they all agree that the Gurkhas are incredibly brave warriors in battle. My daughter has a different story. She worked with some of them during the BSE crisis where they assisted in the disposing of the dead cattle. She reports they were the most respectful and gentle men she had ever met with many very annoyed at the death of the cattle. Don't ever dare disrespect a Gurkha in her presence she go mad, and I doubt she even knows of their excellence in battle, she only judges them on the humanity she witnessed from the ones she met. Two very different sides to the one coin.

  • @bikashtimalsina4514

    @bikashtimalsina4514

    2 жыл бұрын

    if the cattle was a Cow that's another story.

  • @myview5840
    @myview58403 жыл бұрын

    He let his 3 mates have a day off, its alright lads, i got this one

  • @tonyk.9212
    @tonyk.92123 жыл бұрын

    The finest fighting regiment in the British army!

  • @Loneranger670
    @Loneranger6703 жыл бұрын

    Respect to you and for your channel and to all the men and women who serve. 👊🏻

  • @MurderHornet2020
    @MurderHornet20203 жыл бұрын

    Some men were just born "more man" than others. I served four years in the Marines. He can have my man card.

  • @gaius_enceladus
    @gaius_enceladus3 жыл бұрын

    He should have been awarded a **Victoria Cross** - the highest award - rather than the CGM! It's a **disgrace** that he didn't get a V.C.

  • @justanaverageguy912

    @justanaverageguy912

    3 жыл бұрын

    The VC has so far only been awarded to living people 10 times since it was introduced. The VC goes usually to people who risk (and almost universally: lose) their life in a borderline suicidal action to save the life of another. Like LCpl Limbu (also rgr), who charged into enemy machine gun fire 3 times, twice to pick up wounded soldiers, a third time to get his gun and then charge into the enemy position. Or VC Buddy, who charged into enemy fire to give his men a chance to disengage an overwhelming force, losing his life. This is by no means meant to devalue what Sgt. Pun achieved, which frankly is nothing short of superhuman, but there are reasons behind why which medal is awarded. And the CGC is absolutely nothing to scoff at, it has only ever been awarded 61 times, and Sgt. Pun will go down as one of the finest soldiers of the age. Nothing about this award is disgraceful in any way.

  • @pikey_greg4630
    @pikey_greg46303 жыл бұрын

    My grandad fought alongside the gurkas in Burma, I'll never forget his story.... the gurkas sneaked into the enemy's camp and tied their shoe laces together, freaked them out and the camp surrendered the following morning....

  • @ankurshah23
    @ankurshah233 жыл бұрын

    Gurkha's have been recruited in numerous armies around the world. # 1 reason. Bravery. I had this ex Gurkha guide in Nepal. The cutest smile but when I touched his arm it was metal. The fact he was 50 plus means something.

  • @craigsinnott296
    @craigsinnott2963 жыл бұрын

    The Gurkhas are beautiful people and ferocious fighters, probably the best mind set for death before dishonour.