British forces crossed the Irrawaddy River in Burma and engaged a Japanese force, north of the Prome-Taungup road. With the tide of war changing in the allies favor, by May 9, the Japanese began ...

Japanese soldiers decided to surprise the Gurkhas and to break their way to Taungdaw. The first line of defence they ...

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On a cold evening in November 1996, a troop of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers from the Royal Gurkha Rifles gathered at their barracks in Hong Kong for the last time. Clad in traditional kits and ...

It is a utility tool in the home and a lethal weapon on active service.Gurkha soldiers from Nepal have served and fought alongside British military personnel since 1815. They have fought in the ...

Standing at 5 feet, 3 inches, it's easy to overlook the average Gurkha, let alone see him as a soldier. However, that mistaken belief may very well be your last thought if ever you meet this troop ...

Nepali Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel is scheduled to visit India from December 11 to December 14 Nepal Ministry of ...