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@lalruatdikavarte7943

3 жыл бұрын

Nice video keep up the good videos.

@padijeff5675

3 жыл бұрын

Our enemies are scared of the Gurkhas!😼

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3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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@rommeljiz7133

3 жыл бұрын

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There is an old joke in the British army about how fearless the Gurkhas are. The story goes that when they trained the first Gurkhas to parachute they explained the plane would go to 10,000 feet and the Gurkhas would jump. After some nervous chatter amongst them the commanding Gurkha asked can we try first from 5000 feet. The British officer explained 5000 feet would not be high enough for the parachutes to be effective. To which the Gurkha replied 'oh we are allowed parachutes. 10000 feet will be fine then"

@garethbradbury5205

3 жыл бұрын

That was funny nice one

@WhoThisMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Someone tells this joke on any video where Gurkas are mentioned.

@gordonlawrence1448

3 жыл бұрын

And here is some dry truth. Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw said "If a man says he is not afraid to die, he is either lying or a Ghurka".

@gordonlawrence1448

3 жыл бұрын

Oh and here is a funny one from the Falklands. I cant remember which hill it was but the Gurkhas went up one side to attack a position and in the debrief someone very senior (not with the Gurkhas) was starting to berate them for not engaging with the enemy. He asked why they did not engage. The answer: We could not run fast enough to catch them with full bergens on and we had been ordered to keep them with us at all times.

@markcolby2927

3 жыл бұрын

Lol heard that one too. Also heard that in ww2 they came upon 4 germans sleeping.I Instead of just killing them all they killed two, cut their heads off put them on backwards so when the other two woke up it would freak them out.

The gurkhas have to be right up there with the very best warriors on the planet we Brits are proud to have them.

@rahjah6958

3 жыл бұрын

Very proud 👍👍👍

@jayjunior1944

3 жыл бұрын

There certainly up there but "UK's finest" as proven time & time again are the SAS & SBS troops

@MB-fe6ly

3 жыл бұрын

Christian Bai I think he’s saying they are better, but he is not saying they were made before the Gurkhas

@ADR199E

3 жыл бұрын

Im U.S soldier and have a huge respect for them.

@mweston25

3 жыл бұрын

Jay Junior when the SAS do jungle training, they generally fight Gurkhas, because if you can beat Gurkhas in the jungle you can beat anyone in the jungle.

When I was a child I met a troop of Ghurkas on the Isle of Wight and asked if I could see the Kukri knife.. I was told that if it was drawn then blood must flow.. another Ghurka stepped forward and asked for his palm to be sliced so I could see the knife.. Since then I have always donated to any charity for them and pursued the rights for them to have the same rights as UK troops .

@jimreilly917

Жыл бұрын

It is outstanding that a soldier would do that for a child’s curiosity, while maintaining the blood oath of the Gurkha. THAT is honor.

@Ghaleji

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir have a great day .My da is a gurkha

@peterpenberthy2918

Жыл бұрын

Mmm..in Nepal the Kukri is used as an everyday tool.

@batteredwarrior

Жыл бұрын

Old wive's tale...if any *Gurkha told you that, he was winding you up.

@batteredwarrior

Жыл бұрын

@@jimreilly917 "blood oath of the Gurkha" there is no such thing... 😂

In 84 I had the honour to share a tour of duty in the Falkland Islands alongside the Ghurkhas. They were absolutely amazing soldiers. I remember once while being transported through a blizzard in a heated truck bitching all way about the bumpy ride, we passed a Ghurkha foot patrol along the road. They were completely coated in a layer of snow and carrying a shed load of gear but they all waved and smiled as we passed. Hard as nails.

@moonhorses514

5 ай бұрын

oh,shame on you my friend !!😅

You will struggle to find anyone in the UK that doesn't have the utmost respect for the Ghurkas

@JamesonsTravels

3 жыл бұрын

That is what I hear from viewers. Honorable men from what I see and hear. I hope the internet culture does not catch up to the Gurkhas.

@kanedNunable

3 жыл бұрын

the gov have treated them appallingly lately i hear. wont allow them to even come live in the UK after fighting for us. shocking treatment for some of the bravest people on the planet

@aljack1979

3 жыл бұрын

@@kanedNunable Some of that has changed now, they are allowed to remain and receive a pension etc.

@jordancrabbe4404

3 жыл бұрын

@@catfunt9213 It's not illegal to travel to this country by any means. Stop reading the Daily Mail and pick up a fucking book.

@zodsmuffin2369

3 жыл бұрын

@@jordancrabbe4404 You are right it's not illegal to travel to the UK but if you would like to stay or even a long holiday say over 4 weeks and you don't have the correct paperwork then that would be illegal. I think it's about time you put down your copy of the times and pick up a book.

Being ex Gurkha soldier I really appreciate this video. I was in the gurkha for for 22 years and served East Timor Sierra Leon, Kosovo, Iraq and 3 x Afghanistan than retired. This selection process is more stressful mentally than hard work you’ve seen physically, I still remember every evening going to bed thinking about the daily result in the morning fear of failing own self or losing best mate 😢. these recruit’s real hard time yet to come in their lives which will start when they arrive at training centre in the Uk. For viewers information rest of British soldiers complete their basic training in 2 phases 3 months each and there is huge gap between phase 1 and 2 but gurkha recruits have to go all the way to the 9 long months training and no choice to quit the training. there is little ease now a days at least they can have weekends off but in our time Hong Kong based training we didn’t even have weekends off. Finally positive parts of continuous long basic training, away from the family naturally build up the comradeship brotherhood for rest of our lives once a gurkha is always a gurkha. It’s our tribe religion our faith pride everything jai gurkha ✊🏿

@chuekaothao6329

3 жыл бұрын

so proud of your people to the point of blindly serving western colonizer UK. still serving in Afghanistan, a country that has no problem with your country. Instead of pride, better to think rationally my brother.

@peteranderson3956

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service mate.

@reggafoor7339

3 жыл бұрын

You ask could they have another try ?well they do have up to 3 trys after that no more ?us Brits love these men and are respected as much as our own.

@jonathansewell6255

3 жыл бұрын

Did you serve with my best friend? Major Lex Roberts (KIA/RGR) If so, would love to connect.

@reggafoor7339

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuekaothao6329 they dont blindly serve ,they have been with us 200 years + and the ordinary people of the UK love them and always will.

Had a buddy who trained at a British school (Viet Nam era) and he said that they could go on a 20 mile force-march and when they got back the Gurkhas wanted to get out and play soccer. He claimed that in all the months he was there, he never saw a Gurkha break sweat. He said the biggest challenge was to teach them that, when their rifle was empty-- put in a new magazine, don't just throw it down and attack with your kukri.

@WiseOnion

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@simon-bq6hs

11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@PRAMILAVESH

8 ай бұрын

not kukri its "Khukuri"

I'm a British infantry veteran and I've got to say the gurkhas are a mix of many things They can out PT almost anyone They are some of the worlds most deadliest warriors But at the same time they are the most respectful polite and nicest people you will ever meet

@wulfclaw4921

Жыл бұрын

Very true !

@glastonbury4304

11 ай бұрын

Exactly and well put, best warriors in the world, they are ultimate SF troops without the title....

@heofonfyr6000

11 ай бұрын

''but at the same time...'' those things all go hand in hand 🤷🏻‍♂️

@dogsnads5634

11 ай бұрын

But some of the worst drunks ever...

@TheWoollyBack67

9 ай бұрын

Correct Peter, GSTK !!!

You won't find a person in the whole of the UK with a single bad word to say about these great people.

@KernowekTim

3 жыл бұрын

True. No decent British person would argue that point. Respect breeds respect.

@ID-pw8zb

3 жыл бұрын

The only shits to say a bad word about them will be the fat lager heads who wouldn’t venture out of the pub, nevermind halfway around the world to fight for another country. They have my upmost respect, always will.

@Jib230181

2 жыл бұрын

Totally correct.

@knownonsenseman8283

2 жыл бұрын

My platoon Sgt in basic training was from 5 Scots and he said that modern Gurkhas are merely running on the fumes of their ancestors' glory and go man-down in even the most tame of British weather then withdraw to their doss bags. I always just assumed it was professional jealousy on his part and this video just confirms that suspicion. The Gurkhas are tough mudders.

@toddlerdurden7331

2 жыл бұрын

You seem to be forgetting the UK government who refuse to pay them a fair pension.

The Gurkhas are hugely respected by the British people, and their regiment is known throughout the UK as one of the most elite forces in the British Army. They never surrender, and fight to the death. In Afghanistan, a Gurkha named Dipprasad Pun took on and killed 30 Taliban fighters by himself. He fired more than 400 rounds, launched 17 grenades and detonated a mine. When he was out of ammunition, he threw sandbags at the enemy and eventually engaged in hand-to-hand combat whilst shouting the Nepalese war cry 'Marchu Talai' (I will kill you). He was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest British military honour, along with the Gallantry Cross, the second highest, for his actions that day.

@grahamstubbs4962

3 жыл бұрын

CGM, not VC. Frankly, I wouldn't have wanted to be there to toss the coin between the two. These guys are the hardest b*st*rds you'll ever meet but also polite, mannered, cultured and very, very decent.

@colinp2238

3 жыл бұрын

@Todd Skaggs Armchair warrior what would YOU do in the real World situations and not the virtual World?

@CrvenkapicaIVZNG

3 жыл бұрын

@Todd Skaggs And that's what someone says, who trades under the Nic "Todd Skaggs"?! Und das wagt einer zu sagen, der unter dem Nic "Todd Skaggs" firmiert?!

@Pedanta

3 жыл бұрын

Reading the translation of that war cry gave me a literal shiver

@colinp2238

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pedanta Their cry was actually Ayo Gurkhari - here come the Gurkhas.

I met the ghurkas. They used to to come here to Australia and participate in a charity run. 100km over 48 hours, through bush, up and down down mountains. They killed it every time and they were the most humble guys. Much respect to them.

These guys are become an elite in the UK army. The cheer that goes up for them in any parade in London or elsewhere in the UK is deafening. They are small men but with extraordinary strength and heart. My uncle was one of the officers working with them in England. He called them collectively his sons.

In 2011, 35-year-old retired Gurkha Bishnu Shrestha was riding a train in India when 40 robbers stopped the train and began stealing passengers' belongings. Still carrying his kukri knife, the Gurkha took on the robbers, themselves armed with knives, swords and pistols. Shrestha managed to kill three robbers and injure eight others, which persuaded the other robbers to flee. The retired soldier also saved another passenger from rape.

@dheemanrajkhowa2866

3 жыл бұрын

Ultimate legend Bishnu Shrestha. He is a hero.

@mykelengieza7057

3 жыл бұрын

That's a MAN.A GROWN MAN

@MasterChief968

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a real man

@worganfreeman2694

3 жыл бұрын

I went to google it. Man that is a true warrior!

@ray1ashwin

3 жыл бұрын

Also the same year a gurkha took out 30 taliban on his own defending his base.he fired more than 400 round,launched 17 grenades and even detonated a mine.he was later on awarded gallantry cross.

I am from the Gurkhas, I love England but I settled in Hong Kong. Even though sometimes when I’m alone I recall the memories of 1975 when my Bn was based in Church Crookham, my honour guard duty in Tower of London etc, etc. I honestly respect so much on the national anthem of England equally to my country Nepal.

@kasvinimuniandy4178

3 жыл бұрын

wow sir.

@dflo4165

3 жыл бұрын

Retired US Navy, all my respect SIR !!!

@Michael-yz4mc

3 жыл бұрын

Respect to you Rajesh.

@falkirk8413

3 жыл бұрын

As an English civilian citizen you have my upmost respect and thanks for your service respect 💪🤝

@blackswan8651

3 жыл бұрын

I live just down the road, Farnborough, I bet you jogged the canal :)

My Dad had the privilege of serving and being friends with the Gurkhas. He went and ate and lived with them, whilst in REME. They always pushed him to the front of the queue for food, he never accepted it once he got to know them, and spoke their language. When their units separated, The Gurkhas presented Dad with a personalised Kukri set, which 70 years later, my Sister still owns. Not many of them around.

@ejkalegal3145

Жыл бұрын

Sell it on eBay. Then spend the money - buy an awning for the garden 👍

@RoughNek72

Жыл бұрын

Never ever sell it. Keep it!!

@RidingHelga

10 ай бұрын

My father was also REME and whilst serving in Hong Kong was presented with a Kukri. He spoke highly of them and was astounded that they were the only ones to surprise him on gravel tracks, everyone else he could hear coming whilst on guard duty.

@phunny12000

8 ай бұрын

My dad had one too but it was given because his Gurkha friend had no children and something had happened, my dad never spoke about Malaysia except about his Gurkha friend, with tears in his eyes, utmost respect to the Gurkhas

You will never hear a bad word about the Gurkhas in the UK. We love them all,

As a Brit, i'm always proud to see anything about the Gurkhas. They're held in such high regard, it's difficult to describe. Even for the regular Brit, that know's nothing about the Gurkhas, there is an immediate level of respect. An almost mysticism that you know, if you send in the Gurkha's, you mean business. For any Gurkha's that happen to stumble across this comment, please know how valued, and loved, by the British people you are. I only wish the UK government treated you the same...leave that in the comments!

@rodrodney4904

3 жыл бұрын

Gurkhas and spitfire planes..make me proud to be british

@easter-nmgr4086

3 жыл бұрын

This troops fulfilled the Britishers gurilla warfare units making british army top notch at gurilla warfare pushing back everyone at southeast asia world war 2

@marcusw2680

3 жыл бұрын

Greg you put that perfectly how the British public feel about these amazing men

@minigrande1939

3 жыл бұрын

It was 13 kills.

@Montweezy

3 жыл бұрын

I'm from the U.S. and have never heard of the Gurkha training. What country are the Gurkha's from? Is it Nepal?

I don’t think he’s being ‘cute’ changing between languages......I think he’s building connection and making an effort to earn their respect.

@jackcarabott591

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was a bit of a weird comment

@bobf1290

3 жыл бұрын

Well his not arrogant that's for sure, its intelligence speaking more than one language specially when they are fighting for your country

@twizz420

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackcarabott591 Well he IS american.

@noneofyourfckingbusiness8302

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's another way of test ing new recruits. How good is your English if I suddenly switch to English instead of your native tongue? You need to understand both fluently.

@SandyGP273

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he is The American:)

There was a Gurkhas barracks in my hometown of Chatham in the UK and we used to se them in the town centre regularly, Chatham was a rough old Naval town and there used to be a lot of trouble on the streets at night time, but no one ever messed with the Gurkhas. Hard as Diamonds and the most polite and respectful people ever.

My father served in Burma. His regard and respect for the Gurkhas knew no bounds. He would say, the men were slight, kind, happy, funny, thoughtful. On the battlefield, utterly ruthless! He said he was glad he would never meet them as the enemy!

@robmcmurrough1897

3 ай бұрын

So did my grandad. Under general slim.

@kerrylee4633

Ай бұрын

My great uncle served in Burma with Unit Galahad. His admiration for the Gurkhas exceeded words.

The Gurkhas saved my grandma’s life in 1945. She lived in a village in northern Italy and when the Germans were retreating, whilst the Allies were advancing, some German soldiers decided to gather the villagers inside a granary. Then they started spilling gasoline all over the building to burn them alive. When the soldiers were ready to ignite the fuel, a group of Gurkhas came out of the bushes killing them all. My grandma was 7 at the time but she still remembers this event very well

@kasvinimuniandy4178

3 жыл бұрын

oh dear.. that's terrifying... I really do feel... a lot of our current generation have no idea what fear is, what terror is and what true horror is. Those soldiers were heroes.

@davelaw8804

3 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't be here without them Gurkhas

@noob-zb8mz

3 жыл бұрын

Nevertheless, it was The Lord that got them there at that time

@Pippins666

3 жыл бұрын

@@noob-zb8mz don't be daft!

@praem9597

3 жыл бұрын

Nice story, howewer it might only be a story.

I remember a few years ago the Government wanted to cut the pensions (Like they all do) for the Gurkha's , and there was a campaign to stop it, lead by the actress Joanne Lumley who father was a captain with the Gurkha's, and she had a meeting and made the Government representative promise , on the steps of where they had the meeting in-front of the media, that they will honour the promise made to the Gurkha. She ambushed him, and they honoured it..,her father would of been proud im sure.

@mweston25

3 жыл бұрын

I have deployed alongside Gurkhas, words cannot describe how incredible they are, not just as soldiers but as people I work with some ex Gurkhas hard work is just the standard for them, one Gurkha who retired from the army as the regimental sergeant major for the royal Gurkha rifles was able to save money for his whole career and his wife ran a restaurant and they could afford to send their two children to the best schools, their daughter last I heard was at med school in Edinburgh university and his son had just finished his masters in aeronautical engineering at Cambridge and had just started his RAF pilots training officer, he is 5th generation to serve in the British military and he asked if he could wear a Gurkha cap badge, the RAF said no. But still that’s a hell of a testament to a Gurkhas resolve. Gurkhas still don’t get the same benefits as other british military personnel, they get the same pension but don’t get the same lump sum at the end of service, which is generally tens of thousands.

@simonnoble7589

3 жыл бұрын

mweston25 Gurkhas should get the same deal as Uthers soldiers ? Give them the money 💰

@owenbutcher1954

3 жыл бұрын

God bless Joanna Lumley sticking up for the Gurkhas🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@simonnoble7589

3 жыл бұрын

Owen Butcher well done , I forgot about her ✅

@jpw6893

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonnoble7589 they do

Speaking to them in their mother tongue (even if it's just a few sentences) is just one of many methods of showing respect. Respect is one of the most important pillars of the army.

I trained with the Gurkhas and I was normally in The British Paras, they have my greatest respect , they are hard and very polite , even in the worst conditions . these lads go through sheer hell but when they have completed the courses they are the best and most resilient soldiers on the planet. During the Second World War the Japanese hated them because they NEVER took prisoners, and this is I believe how it is today, I felt it was a great honour to serve beside them in Malaysia and Southern Cambodia >>>>>

If the nepalese are willing to lay their life on the line for the UK, the least we can do is address them in their mother tongue..... otherwise its rude.

@GonG108

3 жыл бұрын

well said

@Lobos222

3 жыл бұрын

+Dezza. They work for the British military... If they dont understand english they wouldnt be able to operate with english troops.

@BodyGuardOfLies1

3 жыл бұрын

I once heard a Gurkha asked why they would die fighting for Britain and he said because I have taken their salt. In other words we have a deal. Honourable people.

@Dezzasheep

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lobos222 they are in Nepal and the British officers spend a lot of time learning their language. I still don't understand why it's considered 'showing off'? Besides, I imagine many of these candidates only have a basic understanding of English. After 6-8 months of intensive training (being shouted at), their English will improve massively.

@Backs4more

3 жыл бұрын

British officers in the Gurkhas have to speak Nepalese. Nepalese themselves often speak a form of English in day to day life. Once they are in the UK they work alongside British troops speaking English. They have to learn some English else they won’t be able to work with other regiments.

"If a man says he is not afraid to die he is either lying or is a Gurkha"

@fmpairsoft9039

3 жыл бұрын

Or a Christian

@traptracks9111

3 жыл бұрын

OR GAY :-)

@user-rw8rc3yp9d

3 жыл бұрын

@@traptracks9111 OR GAY :-)

@Victor-vc9br

3 жыл бұрын

Trap Tracks what?

@captainkapalot9644

3 жыл бұрын

FMP Airsoft OR SUICIDAL

Seeing as everyone is rolling out the Gurkha stories. Many years ago I went trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal. One evening staying at a lodge in the mountains, we sat around smoking and drinking beer with the owner, his family and friends. The some guys arrived and reported that two hikers had been robbed nearby by bandits. The Nepalese were very upset about it and a group of them, most of whom were Gurkhas, sett off into the night. A couple of hours later they all returned smiling and chatting and sat down again. I asked one of them what had happened. He said - we found the bandits. OK, I said, and what did you do? - We killed them, he replied. For me it was so chilling, but it was their world, not mine, I suppose. What was shocking was that they were all so gentle, kind and friendly. Lovely people, like all the Nepalese I met

@batboy555

Жыл бұрын

The wages of sin are death as they say.

@billh.1940

Жыл бұрын

We should follow their example. Thieves are not harmless. They will kill if need be.

@catherinewilliams3850

9 ай бұрын

If only our laws were that sensible.

@mob3144

9 ай бұрын

Not enough ninjas in your story.

My uncle, who was in the Royal Engineers, trained the Gurkhas. He made it from a regular squaddie and became a Sergeant Major and then a Warrant Officer. When he came out after 28 years, he turned to drinking and died at the age of 57. He did many tours of Northern Ireland during the troubles. He was lost without the army. I am very proud of his military achievements. He was very much an admirer of the Gurkhas.

My son who was in the Royal Corp of Signals served with the Gurkhas for four tours of Afghanistan. He looks on this as an honour and a privilege and they used to cook him one mean curry. Us Brits are so lucky to have these guys serving our Queen and country. P.s A-big shout out to Joanna Lumley for all the hard work she put in to have them recognised.

@thefurrybastard1964

9 ай бұрын

My Dad was in the signals, he met the Gurkhas in Burma a few times. He had the highest regard for them.

@khrawbokpomthet3431

Ай бұрын

it's comfortable for us Asian because these basket are still using in carry things to our home in every day life

My Grandad would say "If you see a Gurkha in a pub you offer to buy him a drink".

@MWR62

3 жыл бұрын

Proud to say that I once did - and he got me a Kukri shaped bottle of something sweet & alcoholic 🤪👌WOs & Sgts Mess RMCS Shrivenham. I was RAF Aircrew.

@praem9597

3 жыл бұрын

Gurlhas are fighting for evil.

@PapaulskiBCFC

3 жыл бұрын

@@praem9597 your Mom fights for evil!

@Reebus_

3 жыл бұрын

My local pub is owned by an ex Gurkha, I was the last person in the pub one night and left. He came running out with an umbrella and handed it to me as it was raining...

@PapaulskiBCFC

3 жыл бұрын

@@davecooke4009 Good lad!

My uncle fought with Wingate’s Chindicts in Burma. He was along side the Ghurka. The battle progressed to hand to hand fighting. The Gutka drew their kukri and my uncle said “When they did that I felt fear - and they were on my side”.

@batteredwarrior

Жыл бұрын

*Chindits

I spent six years in Afghanistan and the Gurkhas that served on our security teams were something special. Incredibly polite, disciplined and proud men. I would serve with them anywhere and anytime. I still have the kukri that was presented to me which was a rare honor. Huge respect.

The use of Native language and English in the entry point is called the bond line. It shows that we are united. You learn our language and our officers will learn yours. We are one etc

@kimfielding8010

3 жыл бұрын

Plus they've on top of the world in Nepal, Off course they learn the language

The Gurkhas are without doubt the finest troops I ever served with in a 30 year career. I served alongside US troops, Canadians, Aussies, New Zealanders, French Legionnaires and various other nationalities but the Gurkhas were something special. What sets them apart is that they are a completely unified group with a MASSIVE sense of Regimental pride. They do everything together and when they’re in combat be in no doubt that they will be honoured to die for their comrades. They may not have the best kit, individually they may not always be the cleverest or the biggest or the strongest but put them together as a group and they’re an unstoppable force. They just refuse to let each other down and will never bring shame to their comrades or units. They’re aren’t supermen but they are a super unit.

@cockneyboy1532

2 жыл бұрын

my dad would totally agree with you, he served with leicester tigers (later royal anglians)

@anilsinha4968

3 ай бұрын

Above all fun loving and polite.

I had Gurung porters in Nepal,one guy was was ten years older than me.I was concerned he would struggle. What a joke! As we touched 18000 feet it was him waiting for me. On one of the occasions I struggled with the altitude, he waited for me sitting on a rock having a smoke!! Great people.

Until you have worked with the Gurkhas you can never really appreciate what a force they are , simply some of the finest soldiers in the world. I worked with them for three months and it was inspirational .

Gurkhas are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Softly spoken, humble and polite. But their bravery and ferocity in combat is legendary.

@DavidUKesb

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Never judge a book by it's cover.

@mike-yn3mn

3 жыл бұрын

DavidUKesb been on training exercises where they've played enemy. Great lads but I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of them in a real situation.

@sec9720

3 жыл бұрын

Same same, and agreed 👍 .

@callsignarctic2220

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’ve met some Gurkhas they are the nicest but scariest people I’ve met

@Teenagers2011

3 жыл бұрын

My dads old cookhouses head chef was a gurkha! Nicest bloke going, when ever i come in he always made me extras as "growing boys must eat!" And never treated me like a kid!

Speaking in their language is a mark of respect.. respect works 2 ways

I’ve met a few Gurkha families, both my father and grandfather were in the British army and there was a Gurkha regiment stationed in the same base my father was. When they get stationed in the UK they can bring their family over, I’ve met plenty of wives and children of Gurkha soldiers. So proud to be where they are and to serve Queen and country.

Re: your question about the British officer speaking Nepali - that's compulsory for British Officers in Gurkha regiments and leading Gurkha troops is a great honour in the British Army. Only the very best officers are given command. Knowing and speaking the language is a mark of respect and can be very useful in the everyday issues of the regiment. Writing in the language is also important as you may need to communicate with relatives at home via letter in the events of injury or death, and they may not speak English. The relationship is complex and respectful. These men aere an enormous asset to UK forces. In Afghanistan they have been extremely useful in hearts and minds operations as their language overlaps with the Pashtun speakers in the tribal areas adjacent Hellmand and many also speak Hindi.

@GlazzedDonut

3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was thinking thank you for the extended explanation

@maxsteelMountainLover

3 жыл бұрын

True. In Indian Army which also follows the regimental system; The officer follows the religion of the regiment, speaks the language of the regiment and eats with the regiment.

@michaelkunz5777

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, as an 'ordinary soldier' Bombardier and Sergeant in the Artillery providing Artillery support for Gurkha's., Amazing folks. First I had to improve my physical fitness to insane levels, then, every day living with them as a Gurkha. .But That in itself is something different. The story goes that a Gurkha contingent once got ambushed at dawn, so the day usually starts with being kicked out of your basha, or hammock pre first light. Pack, Rifle, and Run. After about 3 miles you pull into a pre-prepared safe position, for breakfast, Gurkha curry, you either eat it or go hungry. They are at their best in the jungle, I was with them in Belize. Iguana is often on the menu, even in normal British barracks, but the Gurkhas seem to particularly like monkey, and naturally enough, shoot their own. Incredible soldiers, and so polite and cheerful, the highlight of my Military life.

@GlazzedDonut

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelkunz5777 awesome!

@gordonlawrence1448

3 жыл бұрын

The only time I heard of Gurkhas having a problem getting stuck in to a fight was in 1982 when the enemy was running away too fast.

I think it's a sign of respect that their commanders speak their native tongue. The British Army has great respect for these soldiers, they have proved over the last two centuries that they are amongst the bravest and fiercest soldiers ever.

@beanspud88

3 жыл бұрын

Officer probably only knows so much of the language. He is a rupert after all.

@danielw5850

3 жыл бұрын

@@beanspud88 All Officers have to learn the language.

@thomaseland3136

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielw5850 yes, all officers have to learn Gurkhali the official language. All Gurkhas have to learn too because their own tribal languages are different. I served several years with the Gurkhas and British other ranks did not have to learn but some chose to and you could go on a free course.

@KingKhan20000

3 жыл бұрын

@@beanspud88 hahahah Rupert.

@rneoman

3 жыл бұрын

I think what he meant was why not keep speaking it instead of switching between two languages

It has been my absolute honour to have served with them on a few occasions. Kind, gentle and protective to their allies, terrifying and ferocious to their enemies. Loyalist of the Loyal, Bravest of the Brave. Nepal's "Happy Warriors". Ayo Gorkhali!

The Gurkas are legendary. Im Australian and my great grandfather fought at Gallipoli in WW1. One night when he was on sentry duty he was grabbed from behind with a kukri blade to his neck while the Gurka reached for his badge, then once he had confirmed by touch he was Allied, disappeared into the night again.

@robertsibley6330

Жыл бұрын

A Gurkha did something similar to my dad whilst he was on sentry duty in Egypt. the Gurkha stood up next to him and asked for a light, he had already verified that dad was British by running his fingers over his boot. German boots were smooth and Italian boots used crossed lacing. British forces use straight across lacing. Dad had no idea the man was there. The Gurkha regiment were the only soldiers he had any time for.

@sixteenstringjack

Жыл бұрын

that is something wow

@colonelfustercluck486

24 күн бұрын

@@robertsibley6330 .... jeez, so you had to be careful how how laced your boots...

My father ,now 94, fought with the Gurkhas in the Parachute Regiment in 1945 in Malaya. They saved his life twice in firefights. We have nothing but admiration for them.

@kasvinimuniandy4178

3 жыл бұрын

wow.. I'm from Malaysia and to be honest, we don't learn much about these details these days. Rare to even find them in war museums.

@joegesh5198

3 жыл бұрын

@@kasvinimuniandy4178 There is a Gurkha cemetary in honour in Taiping lake garden.

@kasvinimuniandy4178

3 жыл бұрын

@@joegesh5198 oh that's nice!! I can go there, it's in Perak!

@kasvinimuniandy4178

3 жыл бұрын

@@joegesh5198 I think I've come across it... I dunno.. there's a cemetery that somehow resembles Arlington there.

@joegesh5198

3 жыл бұрын

@@kasvinimuniandy4178 yes. its the same. The brits planned the cemetery. Around 800 soldiers laid buried there. There are the Christian and non Christian soldiers buried.

“Better to die than be a coward” is our motto.bravery,loyalty and honour are our culture.we rather die than surrender to the enemy that make us strongest soldier.I also try to join the British Army in this year.i am from Nepal

@ZolaMagic25

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you.

@daviel6595

3 жыл бұрын

Respect sir

@steveg2479

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck. We love you in the uk. Government money going where it’s needed for a change, rather than rich businessmen. Respect.

@robertlangley1664

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you join the British army and hope they treat you well best regards from the uk

@shafty37

3 жыл бұрын

Catterick Garrison eagerly awaits you

The British army officers always speak the Nepal languages as a sign of respect to the Ghurka. These warriors earned it through their bravery and fierceness in battle against us, during the Anglo-Nepalise war and then honoured the British crown and army by joining us. Total respect. Granted, finance is a key but the pride and respect the Ghurka soldier and his family gain from their neighbours is totally priceless.

So when he rallies he speaks in their native language, when he's giving instruction will speak most times in English, this is the way to get a solid grasp on both for each Gurka. Drill wants to ensure that they understand instruction and commands in both the Kings English and in Nepali... These men are the most respectful and humane Tigers I've ever met in my life! can't really get into all of it but they're fearless and they're good friends....

I WAS ALSO ONE OF THEM ON THAT INTAKE 2020. THERE WILL BE THREE STEPS TO JOIN IT TAKES AROUND 9-10 MONTHS TO BECAME PART OF THE BRIDGE OF GURKHA . ONLY FROM THE AGE OF 18 TO 21 ARE ALLOWED TO TAKE PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS. MAINLY WE HAVE TO BE STRONG PHYSICALLY AS WELL MENTALLY TOO. THERE WILL BE TESTS LIKE IELTS AND MATHS EXAMS ALSO. UK NATIVE OFFICERS HAVE TO KNOW NEPALI LANGUAGE AND HE IS A MAJOR SANDY NIGHTINGALE HE IS DRO HEAD OF THAT SELECTION PROCESS. I FEEL GLAD TO WATCH THIS VIDEO OF OUR NATIONALITY.

@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR

10 ай бұрын

This wasn't filmed in 2020..

My grandad took part in falkland war and he did his service in Hongkong as well, sadly he passed away. Growing up he use to tell me his war stories. He was a great man and a proud Gurkha...

@dss6838

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine Gurkhas protecting their own land.

@wulf6133

2 жыл бұрын

@@dss6838 They protected their own lands that's how they ended up in British and Indian army. They have their own army to protects their own lands. So still if u've a problem u can cry about it.

@dss6838

2 жыл бұрын

@@wulf6133 yes but they work for so many countries... What if they face against each other.

@wulf6133

2 жыл бұрын

@@dss6838 Well I hope that it never happens and Nepal govt. has power to stop it that's why agreements are signed between two countries.

@sierraromeoromeo2444

2 жыл бұрын

@@dss6838 They "work" for 2 countries, India and GB. Can't see much conflict of intere4st there!

Not only money sir,it makes the pride and dignity of selected gurkha soldier's family higher in the society. And also they get more respect and reputation than richer and richest peoples also.thankyou!!😊

All Ghurka officers (from the U.K.) speak Nepalese. It’s a sign of mutual respect and very much a part of the contract that exists between the men that serve and the family they’re joining.

The only time I felt sufficiently incensed to do something about it .Was when the British government were not going to pay a full army pension to retired Gurkhas. Such was the public outrage the government gave in and paid the Gurkhas what they were entitled to.

@bennym5244

2 жыл бұрын

It's an outrage!!! We have these loyal soldiers who love England and are denied certain rights and some have to fight to be able to settle in the UK with their families. However, there are people who have England but get on a inflatable boat and illegally get into Britain and have the full range of benefits and housing. Makes me sick.

@Ares-hi2hw

2 жыл бұрын

WoW, Public would do that for them

@Mayaman67

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ares-hi2hw Yes. One famous actress who was born there was going to give up her British citizenship. I worked with the Gurkhas in Belize. Such humble people. I was late for dinner and was told I had to wait as it was the Gurkas turn. I was fine with that. The Gurkhas all stood back and the mess Sgt said, "what are you doing?" Thye told him that they don't eat until I eat. I felt a little embarrassed but I went and got my food. It's the hottest curry I ever had but I felt obliged to eat it. They saw me struggling and told me not to worry. They are very gentle people but when they were there the locals didn't cause any trouble!

@Gerrygambone

2 жыл бұрын

Joanna Lumley did a great job in highlighting it

@knownonsenseman8283

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mayaman67 Don't take this the wrong way Pal but if the Gurkhas served you a hot curry then you either can't hack anything hotter than a pepper corn or they didn't like you very much and dosed you for a joke. I'm terrible with spicy food and become bloodshot and sweaty just eating a Tikka Masala yet I served at 2 Gurkha-attached units with scoff houses which served Nepali curry and I even ate Nepali curry cooked by Gurkhas with whom I served and there were essentially no spices to speak of.

It's an honour that they still choose to serve my country with such ferocity and loyalty. "Ayo Gorkhali"

@gordonlawrence1448

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think ferocity quite covers is with Gurkhas.

My grandfather was in the RAF during WW2 in the North African desert and came accross Gurkhas. He maintained these little guys were the most terrifyinly tough and brave soldiers he ever knew. Pound for pound, Gurkhas maintain the highest standard in the British Army even to today.

As a veteran sapper i have nothing but respect to these band of brothers. THE GURKAS

My best military brother is veteran rifleman Gyan pun, who saved my life in theatre. We became blood brothers since then, 35 years still counting. Now we are both 58, and in wheelchairs,due to combat injury.

@bardanmalla193

3 жыл бұрын

Respect sir Hope you are having happy retirement

@brendanukveteran2360

3 жыл бұрын

Ayo Gorkhali !!

@mykelengieza7057

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for your service and sacrifice

@varunkmohanan7757

3 жыл бұрын

Respect ❤

@vishaltamang5664

3 жыл бұрын

Respect and love from Nepal 🇳🇵 sir.

I am a Mizo, from India, Many Gurkha lived among our tribe. They are our most loyal borthers, in fact they will fight for you with their life. Respect to all the Gurkhas out there

@JamesonsTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. Some loyal honorable people left.

@prajalchhetri4741

3 жыл бұрын

There anchestor are Nepalese so they introduce themselves as us(Nepalese) even though they don’t count as Gurkha becoz in British Gurkha only Nepalese are allowed

@unishsayami6215

3 жыл бұрын

Indian don't have gorkha they are just a nepalese speaker not nepalese original gorkhas are from nepal not india

@indrajitgupta3280

3 жыл бұрын

@@unishsayami6215 Nepalese original Gorkhas? What's that? These people are originally from Nepal, settled in the Garhwal and Kumaon region when that was part of Nepal, before the Anglo-Nepal War, settled in Darjeeling that was taken over by the British from Nepal, and settled in Sikkim, that was always close to Nepal. So in what way do these Gorkhas differ from those still in Nepal? A Tamang is a Tamang, no matter where he lives at that moment.

@BishvendraSingh

3 жыл бұрын

@@unishsayami6215 After the partition of India in 1947, an agreement between Nepal, India and Britain transferred four Gurkha regiments from the British to the Indian army.

The Ghurkas are truly amazing. They come from a mountainous region at high altitude, and do manual labour all day. Their lungs are already amazing, and only the best of the best of them are picked. Truly phenomenal. It is great to have them on our side. Massive respect to the Ghurkas.

I was fortunate enough to spend a week with the Gurkhas in camp in the U.K. and they were the most fun reg I had the pleasure of mixing with. All a bunch of fun loving tiny funny guys but absolute machines when they switch on. So much respect for them.

British officers speaking their native language shows them respect, they don’t have to, but they choose to !

@cavman7

3 жыл бұрын

You beat me to it.

@TheArgieH

3 жыл бұрын

There's a splendid piece in one of John Master's non fiction books about his service with the Gurkhas fighting the Japanese. He explained how like all officers serving with the Gurkhas at that time he had to learn their language, but until an officer was "accepted" by the troops they would often have "difficulty" in understanding him. He knew he had been accepted the day he told a joke (in Gurkhali) and they all laughed uproariously, except a handful who appeared annoyed that their colleagues hadn't told them that he was now O.K. To state the obvious, in action clear communication is rather important

@dabsy123

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually standard that every Rupert in the Gurkha, Regiment speaks Gurkhali

@davidduncan6889

3 жыл бұрын

Doug Sumner That’s the whole point, this language policy for the Gurkhas, is showing them respect!

@dabsy123

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidduncan6889 it's not just about respect.. Its part of the criteria if one is to become a Gurkha Officer

It upsets me that they struggle to claim UK citizenship when they have completed their service. They should automatically get in.

@SuperVladamere

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure they do. Even in the US many join the service to get citizenship. The Samoans are known for this

@andydudley1775

2 жыл бұрын

tory prefere people who can donate to the party for that honor.

@queensalem2652

2 жыл бұрын

It's getting easier for them, it's was impossible a few years ago, they deserve respect

@robbiemurderingminion2556

2 жыл бұрын

There was a documentary with Joanna Lumley who’s father was an officer with theses amazing men. They did not automatically get citizenship, a wage the same as a uk soldier of the same rank. So if this is now changed all very well but as far as am aware this is still the same. So I thank them all for their service.

@IISCAFFII

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. 100%.

Thanks gurkas many respects from a British thank you for your service we owe you so much respect

Live here in the U.K less than 5 mins from the Engineers based in Chatham and Maidstone, Many many Gurkhas all are very polite and do behave in ways that should put U.K residents to shame. Namaste to all my Nepalese brothers and sisters.

Having lived in a UK town that has a large Ghurka community, I can attest that these people are the most friendly, proud, humble, and loyal people I have met. They make the most delicious dumplings call 'momo's', and many ex-Ghurka's take positions in security roles. I just wish some of the 'native' residents would adopt the same values.

@VinylFrontier81

2 жыл бұрын

aldershot?

@andrewfisher8316

2 жыл бұрын

@@VinylFrontier81 No Maidstone. I've spent a lot of time in Ashford too where there is another large community. Is the Aldershot Nepalese community just as welcoming?

@VinylFrontier81

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewfisher8316 yes mate they are very nice people, they have the usual bad apples but thats to be expected from anyone i guess.

@knownonsenseman8283

2 жыл бұрын

Never met a Gurkha I didn't like.

@johnd7210

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewfisher8316 Absolutely. My children went to school with them at Church Crookham. The only thing the Gurkhas fear are their wives. When the school needed work done, the wives voluntold their husbands. The only problem is that they remain absolutely fearless when behind the wheel of a vehicle :)

The Bravest of the Brave . The Victoria Cross is the highest award for Gallantry in the British Armed forces, The Royal Gurka Rifles have more Victoria Cross's than any other Regiment in the British Armed Forces.

@JamesonsTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Some hell of a group of men.

@alanreeder9459

3 жыл бұрын

Thats not true they have only been eligible to recieive them since 1911 ,and have recieved 25 ,they are fantastic soldiers though

@leebrown2063

3 жыл бұрын

The medical regiment holds that record I think.

@alanreeder9459

3 жыл бұрын

@@leebrown2063 not sure lee ,i know my old regiment the royal regiment of fusiliers have something like 55 vc's,i thought the pwrr had the most but could be wrong

@leebrown2063

3 жыл бұрын

@@alanreeder9459 yup pwrr just asked doctor google.go on the tigers

Just after the falklands war i went to the royal tournament celebrating the British victory and sat alongside the gurkhas, what a polite modest but elite fighting force they really are, we are so proud to have them in our military

I haven’t been in the military, so I have enormous respect for those that do. Love these videos, and the insight from a chap who’s been there. The Gurkhas are world famous, what these guys do to even get to join is quite humbling. I wish them success.

My father was with the Gurkhas in the Suez Crisis and he said they was the bravest men he'd ever met. Thank you for your Service From the British People. We all love you

I know a SAS medic he described Gurkhas like this "Great little guys, always smiling with big phuk you knives."

@whiskey1mantis357

3 жыл бұрын

@@justsayingx Idk I'm American. He was a medic in Ireland and in Iraq. Could have been a Royal Marine.

@matts486

3 жыл бұрын

In the SAS they are trained in 4 man teams each man specialises in a specific role such as a combat medic, a combat engineer (demolition and explosives etc.) I’m unsure for the other two roles but it is entirely possible that he did specialise as a medic

@whiskey1mantis357

3 жыл бұрын

@@matts486 thank you for that information. We both saw combat on different continents, brought together during cross training , "If it raining, it ain't training" and there was plenty of trng in NW England. We became friends. Honestly, he and his wife, she was a medic, I guess in the regulars or legs, idk. They are a good kind of bat sh1t crazy. We are familiar with each other's past and don't revisit it often, a few 'pints' during occasional video chats loosens us up a bit. In the US Army my military occupation skill (MOS) was 18 series. And as you may know our team structure is essentially the same, but 7 man teams (uh..bigger population, right? Lol). Commo, EOD (engineer), Medic and my speciality, light weapons. We were expected to be able to do a lot of each others jobs. We all cross trained as medics. I guess akin to EMTs. More than first aid, we started IVs, but less than paramedics. Unfortunately the OJT would usually cross into ...almost...surgeons. Combat medical has came leaps and bounds since the 80s. Comparing, we were a step above indigenous witch doctors in the 80s Isn't it that way in all units at that level though, cross train so the mission is accomplished? Regardless, anyone that can start an IV in collapsing veins and under incoming.. and get the casualty medevac'd out has my respect. Good Fortunes, gentlemen

@matts486

3 жыл бұрын

@@whiskey1mantis357 its very interesting the SAS are designed to be the equivalent of a a full patrol but with only 4 men, this means that they are all cross trained to an extent but they are given specific roles where they are trained to a much much higher level, for example there won’t be many things that the medic cannot do. And there wont be any explosive the demolition expert is to familiar with. Yet each man would still be highly skilled in dealing with generally explosives and general first aid. They truly are some of the best

@whiskey1mantis357

3 жыл бұрын

@@justsayingx He never said he was SAS. I can't think of anyone in my group of friends that would say "I am this...". My best friend is Army SOF. If asked, he says he was a Ranger. It is the things he refers to. I don't know any other unit that has the "fan dance" in trng. Thats actually how we met. A group I was in on Facebook was talking about selection a few years ago. Do you remember a trainee died during the fan dance? They started questioning if it was "too hard" and were considering making it easier. It was around the time blending the unit with Navy Seals. He got pretty testy when both topics came up. We both agree cadre was at fault for the trainee. Ok. But "Why the f××× would WE want to water US down with yank SEALS?". In 35 odd years I've never heard anyone say SEALs would hamper their unit. If any its be SAS or FFL I made one assumption. He told me he was a nurse now. Since most guys in the states stay fairly close to their skill set, hes now some sort of nurse. None of ask a lot of personal questions. I guessed he was a medic. I know he loves his wife dearly Maybe he wanted to work with her at the hospital. If I had regrets bring up my OP would be one. I don't. I learned something. It was a pleasure 'talking' with you... gentlemen.:)

The head-strap for carrying or to give it its official title tumpline is actually a great aid to carrying . Canadians used it to bring supplies to the frontline line wwi during the battle of Ypres and found the average soldier could double his load .

I served with British Army in 1950s during the Malayan Emergency. I was in a Gurkha Division. I mingled with and played soccer against them. The Brits trotted out in protective leather soccer boots, they came out in bare feet. Great guys, always smiling and clowning around. Loved them. Terry Davis

I have veteran Gurkhas living as neigbours either side of me and they are honestly the nicest, most humbling people I've ever met, real stand up guys along with there families

@soozikins

3 жыл бұрын

Would be proud to have one of these guys as a neighbour! :)

@Minotaur-ey2lg

3 жыл бұрын

You must feel very safe.😉

@garyzucker2738

3 жыл бұрын

@@Minotaur-ey2lg ofcourse, they often help me train as I plan on joining in the coming months

@Minotaur-ey2lg

3 жыл бұрын

Callum Not to insult you, but I wonder if they have to go easy on you?

@garyzucker2738

3 жыл бұрын

@@Minotaur-ey2lg they specifically told me they wouldnt

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

@Kyrelel

3 жыл бұрын

or a religious nutcase

@dennistedder3384

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've heard the exact quote about many other military groups.

@Meloncholymadness

3 жыл бұрын

@@dennistedder3384 Yeah but that was the original quote.....

@chloewinkworthlizardqueen

3 жыл бұрын

yep

@chyrenthapa2244

3 жыл бұрын

@@GuacamoleyNacho so sad one day you also recognize world wide . Dont loose hope keep trying like this

Thank you for this. I've watched this already but watching it again with your commentary makes it much more interesting.

That was a really eye opener, thank you for doing this!

2:52 “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”

@kumi-nessatu7278

3 жыл бұрын

how do English ppl feel then?

I had the honour of working with the Gurkhas on various Operations. Their a different breed of soldiers, but once on your team, they will protect and die for you. After a UN Bosnia tour, I took 3 x 2 Groups of Gurkhas to my home village in Northamptonshire. The village loved them to bits.

@mehitabel1290

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. That's quite a story! Did the Gurkhas also love the village?

I was playing enemy for them in the Brunei jungle. I was captured and taken prisoner. I was very confused and was almost thinking I was not on exercise. They are brutal! Much respect for them.

Man , your insights were fantastic I enjoyed your perspective on this story and agree with them . I can also tell you these types of videos are much more positive than the stolen valor ones but I realize your predicament and obviously enjoy them all , Thanks Mark Battista .

my grandfather fought along side the gurkas in north africa in the 2nd ww. his best friend gave him his kukri at the end and my grandad past it on to me. this knife is my single most cherished posession. they have the greatest number of victoria crosses. im from south wales uk, near the brecon beacons and there is a gurka regiment based there (or at least was) and these wonderful, polite, resectful cheerful lovely people are LOVED by us brits. i dont think i need to mention their ferosity and bravery but ill just put it in for good measure. thank you brave souls

He is speaking in English for the cameras in this situation. He is showing respect to them by learning their language and meeting them at a cultural understanding. I met a Gurkhas while I was an RAF cadet in high school, I have nothing but respect for this force and their people. He pushed himself and us beyond our mental limits more than I ever thought possible.

@barrettcarr1413

2 жыл бұрын

It is a requirement for any officer transferred to the Gurkhas to learn their language

@Nucleotide5313

2 жыл бұрын

@@barrettcarr1413 yes there is.

@chrislumb4228

Жыл бұрын

Family friend Major Andy Hardy OBE was In Gurkhas and spoke the language fluently

Just for your info, all officers that become Gurkhas, are part of the top 1 percent who graduate from Sandhurst. They go through exactly the same training as the recruits, take about 2 years of language school to become fluent in Nepali, and unlike any other unit of the British Army, ( or the US Army come to that ) keep an open house so ANY Gurkha can stay there for free, even if the officer is a General, and the Gurkha is a Private. The bond between officers and men is extraordinary tight.

@simonvance8054

Жыл бұрын

That’s great to know, these guys deserve the respect and earned it.

Worked with gurkhas for years now and they are amazing people so physically fit and strong but the nicest people you can meet

Ghurkas are the nicest, most humbling people ive ever. Never cursing, stepping out of line, they never think for a second that the world owes them something, like most people thier age in our culture do. Also ive never seen men as small as they are eat as much as they do. Absolute units.

My Dad, a WWII vet, said the Gurkhas were unsurpassed on the battlefield. Total berserkers.

@richardsims4717

3 жыл бұрын

My dad’s section were being harassed by a machine gun in Italy .2 Gurkha s went out and returned with the breech and a pair of ears.This was to show proof and make a necklace when dry.Not something they all did however.

@robertpowers1045

3 жыл бұрын

They also had a infamous night raid against a Japanese unit without firing a shot...they were told to use their rifles but instead they used their special knife/sword to cut down the enemy

@highclasswhitetrash9027

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertpowers1045 it is said that the kukri can slice clean through an enemy's arm when wielded correctly.

@bookbandit

3 жыл бұрын

@@highclasswhitetrash9027 That is completely true, a Gurkha will proudly show you his Kukri if asked, every tribe has a slightly different shaped weapon, but every time the blade is drawn it must taste blood, a Gurkha after showing their Kukri will then cut there own arm just to give the blade it's blood, not deeply but still respect😠😠

@_____7704

3 жыл бұрын

I have heard similar stories handed down from Granda..... most insane ruthless soldiers.... would kill an entire squad in the dead of night and leave on man alive deliberately so when they wake they find the carnage that unfolded while they were asleep.... Genghis Khan level

Such humble young men. My heart goes out to them.

I am glad somebody like you making vidoe for My Gurkha brothers. Respect

When I was in the Corps, I was sent to do cross training with SBS. This was late 89, it was a 6 month deployment. Before I went over my CO explained that for 6 months I was in SBS, but I was a US Marine and that IF I did not do EVERYTHING they did not to bother to come back. I was told to REPRESENT Force Recon with PRIDE, HONOR, and OUTRIGHT DETERMINATION. About 3 months into my SBS deployment the unit I was with was sent to do some OPERATIONS. When we arrived we were met by GURKHA FORCES. These guys were the TOUGHEST SOBs I had seen. They PTed like ANIMALS!!! Our DAILY DOZEN was NOTHING. They RAN at a SPRINT!!! WE were NOT required to PT with the GURKHA and I am honestly glad we were not. They did 6 minute miles in FULL KIT. I was used to 10 mile runs every day, these guys did 15 to 20 IN KIT!!!! The third or fourth week there one of the GURKHA SGTs say me watching their hand to hand and KUKRI training. I was fascinated and he could see the amazement in my eyes. He came over and asked if I wanted to learn to use the KUKRI, I jumped at the chance. Boy was I going to pay for that. I got my butt kicked CONSTANTLY learning their hand to hand, and I can not tell how many times I would have been carved up like a cow. BUT I LEARNED and I LEARNED FAST. The SAS unit I was with was running Ops every 2 to 3 days and I was training in the off days with the GURKHA along with the SBS training. Time FLEW past. 9 weeks went in a BLURR!!! We got orders to go back to England, but before we left I was presented with a GURKHA unit patch and a KUKRI. I was PROUD. I was as p6of that as ANYTHING I had done in my life. I found the GURKHA to be extremely POLITE (unless they were provoked), very INTELLIGENT, Extremely KNOWLEDGEABLE about weapons systems and TACTICS. They were FANTASTIC at small unit Operations. Overall I was very impressed with them. When I came home my CO called me in for a CHAT. He told me he had gotten reports from SBS weekly. I thought I was about to loose a stripe or two. He handed me a report from the GURKHA CO. In it he made me out to be something special, not even close. I voted a hand shake and a "GOOD JOB" from the skipper. My CO wanted to see the KUKRI. That KUKRI sits on the top shelf of one of my gun safes and the patch is in a frame if unit patches from all over the globe, but it is on the top row right next to my unit patch we had made, even though we could not wear them each of us carried a pack of them everywhere we were deployed. SEMPER FI

@nickcordova5740

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so jealous man you got the opportunity to meet and TRAIN with them

@siliconjim2554

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah , me too 😂

@colinglen4505

3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting post. Respect to you as an SAS soldier.

@helloworld6989

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickcordova5740 we NEPALESE literally live next to retired ones. Their voice is still strong and looks like vet gurkhas can still chop 2 people at once. Gurkhas give their life for particular country but countries like India gives disrespect.

@nickcordova5740

3 жыл бұрын

@@helloworld6989 Disrespect but no action on that disrespect haha!

The changing of the languages is about respect, he respects them enough to talk to them in their language.

@andpeoplesayineedalife6418

3 жыл бұрын

@brandon maybe so but this is out of respect

Back in the 80's I joined the British Territorial Army, similar to the U.S. National Guard. Even for that I had to go on a selection weekend that consisted of being beasted all weekend , timed runs Runs carrying loads, Runs carrying fellow recruits and written tests and PT to excess. We weren't allowed to sleep all weekend and a single failure at anything earned you a railway ticket home. From the 40 guys I arrived with by the time we passed all the tests on Sunday evening there were three of us left to go on to Bootcamp. As for Bootcamp it wasn't as tough as the selection weekend. In fact my daughter is Tactical Boat Crew in the U.S.C.G and our bootcamp experience seemed pretty similar. I guess the British Army just wants to make sure you want it badly enough before they invest too much time in you, especially if as in my case you are doing it part time. That being said even as a small child I always heard from my grand fathers who served in WW1 and WW2 just how respected and revered the Gurkha Regiments were. They will always hold a special place in the hearts of the British people even if the British Government can't find it way to show them the respect they have earned without protests and court actions.

@helloboris

7 ай бұрын

Hear hear. If we can approve the boat people for hotels, having done nothing for us, then we can sure as hell make room for 400 serving soldiers a year tops.

no idea what your views are on anything else but i like that you keep pointing out the big picture of life. thanks for reminding us to be grateful and not take our comfortable lives for granted gave you a sub just for that

According to a friend of mine who's a former Gurkha and now works at the Gurkha museum in Hampshire (he gives lectures about the recruitment process and life as a Gurkha). Native tongue is the introduction when he switches to English its down to business. One of the reasons for the switch back and fore between English and Nepalese without warning is to see how many of them actually can speak English without struggling.

@dragonchr15

3 жыл бұрын

The narrator conmented about why the british officer was speaking their language instead of English...i wonder if that was for a similar reason... In a combat zone, they will be receiving orders in english so they must be fluent...

These guys LOVE running, like a lot. These guys are tough as nails

My father-in-law fought with Gurkhas in the Malaysia conflict in the early 60's. He has great respect for them. You have some of the smartest and most determined young men competing for the honour of becoming a Gurkha.

A respectful treatment of some of our finest warriors. What's not to like. Thank you for this. Mr Jameson. Semper Fi!

I think the Ghurkas wanting a better life for their families is a virtuous cause for their joining up.

@JamesonsTravels

3 жыл бұрын

definitely.

@sonurajbhandari3347

3 жыл бұрын

Agree most of them but their are few who joins for pride.

@raulduke6953

3 жыл бұрын

Ghurkas are held in high regard in Nepal also , it is a great honour

@grungetamu

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s correct. All the Gurkhas joined for the better future of their family, and that’s why I am here.😁. 3 generations in my family have served in the Gurkha regiment starting from the British India time. They all retired as proud honoured Gurkha officers, they were all proud of their job, gave 100% in what they did and most importantly for the love and better future of us. their family. God bless my father and my grandfathers who taught me to respect people, love my elders and to be humble. Proud son of a Gurkha. 🙏.

@djwoody1649

3 жыл бұрын

@@grungetamu Good on you mate, the Ghurkas do themselves, their country and Britain proud. I doubt you'll find a single Englishman who doesn't think the best of them and know of their fearsome reputation. Britain will always be grateful for the service of your ancestors, it's just sometimes she needs reminding.

I think the British officer speaking their own language was to show them a level of respect and reassures them that the guy who they'll be working under understands their language and culture to some degree

@saraf5414

2 жыл бұрын

I thought so too. Loved that gesture

Great guys worked with these guys love a good scrap

Really nice video, thank you.