Did you know that there is along standing tradition with the Gurkha's. Their Khukuri's could never be unsheathed without them drawing blood. So what ended up happening alot of the time is that if someone asked to see their Khukuri said Gurkha would cut himself with it so it would draw blood.
My dad said the Gurkhas were the sweetest people you would ever meet and the scariest people you'd ever want to piss off. Until this video, I had no idea what he meant.
My country recruits and trains Gurkhas for security, and I encountered one in camp once while marching to the range. He was prone in the grass, alone in the middle of the jungle, doing some sort of sentry duty. We returned days later and the same Gurkha was still there in the same spot. It didn't look like he had supplies so maybe he does leave for meals. But something about his cold hard face told me he never abandoned position.
jaspr1999 I was going to say something similar so instead I'll piggyback on your thread. The Gurkhas are on amazing dichotomy. During training they are never yelled at like most drill instructors do as they get very upset thinking they are doing wrong and it has the opposite effect it is suppose to have. Instead they are spoken to camly and they always aim to excel in any task given. When not on duty they laugh and smile all the time and seem the most kindly and gentle of folk but when in training or battle are the exact opposite, they are fearless and ruthless. Once the battle ends they seem to flip a switch and return back to the nicest and humblest people one could ever have the honour of meeting. It took the British Military a while to understand this amzing trait the entire people seem to have but have adjusted their entire way of training and warfare to accomodate these amazing people. Also they have lessons on running on flat ground as their villages are nearly always on slopes they find it difficult to just run on a flat surface. There are a few documentaries on these most fascinating people that I heartily recommend everyone to watch. It is no wonder the name Gurhkah holds so must respect and awe around the world.
Hoàng Trần Minh well there are plenty other nationalities dad won a gunfight with a blade. Having something as substancial as a kukri, bowie or tanto definitely helps...
My grandfather fought alongside the Gurkhas in Mesopotamia in the 1914-1918 War and said they were the fiercest soldiers he ever saw. Oh, and BTW, Simon, he did not use a 'machete'. He used a kukri!
I believe he was using the term for westerners who wouldn't know the difference, and therefore giving a somewhat clearer sense of what it was. Not everyone who watches is really going to be as well versed in these things like us.
One of my favorite Gurkha stories from ww2 was in north africa. A British officer sent out a squad of Gurkhas to conduct a night patrol. As they were leaving the officer told one of them to bring him a good German wrist watch if he found one. Several hours later the patrol returned and the Gurkha said "here is your watch" and handed the officer a sack. When the officer opened the sack he found the watch and the arm it was still on.
My man a Ghurka beheaded a Taliban Commander and gifted it to his Captain in Afghanistan www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2049987/Gurkha-beheaded-Taliban-soldier-Afghanistan-battle-cleared-return-duty.html
Yes, my idea exactly, but only speilsberg should do it. He has a way to make the stories look interesting, especially stories that are hard. I remember watching war horse, at first trailer looked dim, but then after watching movie, it was mesmerizing experience
@RoyaltyFreeAbuser What the f*ck are you talking about? I don't know about the British Army but Gorkhas are treated no different than other Indian soldiers. If you have something new to add, you better back it up with a reliable source. You sound like a salty Nepali to me.
Its true we are loyal to the salt and you will never see the bullet wond at back but you will see it on the chest gorkhali will never run showing their back to any war. Do or die is what we say. AAYO GORKHALI JAI JAI MAHA KAALI....
"I can let my troops to fight against any army in the world but my heart shakes when I listen the name gurkha" -German emperor Kaiser Wilhelm ll Proud to be Nepali 🇳🇵🇳🇵
Despite being located near India, Nepal could not be colonised by the East India Company because of the ferocity of the soldiers, the geographical difficulty and the diplomacy of the rulers of Nepal. As a result of that, we Nepalese are still very proud of the fact that we are among a few countries in the world that have never been colonised by any foreign powers.
Kshitiz Good job!! Although no offense but if somewhere like America attacks with planes and bombs or whatever America would win. Not saying that would ever happen of course.
because later an agreement was made between the east india company and gorkha that the kingdom of gorkha would provide and the east india company would recruit soldiers from the hills of gorkha, present day nepal as a agreement of frienship between nepal and the great britain. even if we are fighting from the side or the british gurkha or indian gurkha, we carry the name of nepal along with us so if we achieve any great deeds during war, the world will say "a gurkha soldier achieved this" they wont say "a british soldier or indian soldier achieved this". making the name of our crumbling corrupt nation that was once glorious, bigger. serving nepal indirectly.
Blackmsith2006 not denying that a country like america could destroy Nepal with their air force and nukes but the people would never accept colonisation.
Simon my dad served with the ghurkas and said they were the most dedicated soldiers you could ever want to serve with. I would love to see some more tales of these warriors
Indeed - my paternal grandfather was in Burma during 1944 and, though he didn't say much about it subsequently, he did instill in my dad a great respect for them.
Stories from my grandfather. He was assigned to the British 8th Army and had a squad a Gurkha for a period of time. They would walk in a circle around him because it was dishonorable to lose your commander and it would be better if they were shot. When confronted with a minefield they would link arms and start walking to clear it. When one would died they would simply close the gap and keep walking. At night they would put money in a pot and and be gone until dawn. They would sneak across enemy lines and kill then cut off the ears of their victims. The Gurkha with the most ears in the morning won the money. They told my grandfather that they could sneak up on victims in the dark and identify whether or not they were enemy combatants by feeling their dog tags while they slept. And of course, they never unsheathed their knives without drawing blood. This meant that if they sharpened the blade they would cut themselves then sheath the knife. My grandfather only made the mistake of asking to see the knife once. After he returned to the knife the Gurkha cut himself then put the knife back in its sheath. My grandfather reported that they were kind and jovial men but they took the business of war very seriously.
Awesome story mate thanks for sharing. I have heard stories of the gurka being teased in Australia by local soilders who weren't experienced and had no idea what a gurka was. As the story goes the gurkas quietly left the mess hall without eating and in the morning all of the Australian soilders woke up to realize that they had felt pen lines across their throats that had been lovingly drawn during the night! Gurka respect rose sharply after this so I heard.
My great grandfather was caught by the Japanese during the second World War and since he looked like a Japanese, they let him go and he was got out alive
A proper Khukri is an awesome bit of kit. Traditionally they are about the heaviest knife that is ever issued militarily. The British Army issue ones are not as good as a traditional one as they are only about 3/16 thick and should be more like 1/4. I have seen one do more damage to a tatami mat (I think that's what they are called) than a katana or a wakizashi.
@@BirdRaiserE there are different types of Khukuries I have Three and We Worship it every year it have a spirit that ask blood when it come out from it cover if it doesn't get blood then you must cut your hand and fulfill its thrist... there are many stories of Legendary Khukuries Proud to be Gurkha
My dad is a Gurkha. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was in both the Iraq wars. He was there to liberate Kuwait as well. He has a shinny medal for it. He had quite an interesting life which puts me to shame. He even went back to Iraq after retiring from the army. There is a funny story here. Now off the army regulations, he bought his own Kevlar jacket and other protective equipment to wear. He got his own big guns and ammunition. However when fully equipped, he was too heavy. So one day, driving very fast on a road full of craters, him standing through the turret, the whole vehicle bounced up and came down. The consequence was that he crushed his pelvis bone with his own body weight. And that was the sad retirement of my dad's career. Funnily my mom was the happiest person when she heard the news. My dad finally came home and settled with us for good.
I fought in Afghanistan and came across a Ghurka unit that was on a British base. I managed to trade quite a bit of my own stuff to get one of their original Kukri knives, and its a beautiful hand forged blade which is my most cherished souvenir. There is a story of the Ghurkas in Afghanistan that used their Kukri knives to take out a bunch of Taliban in a battle. They are indeed fierce warriors and live up to the legend!
4:32 yep beat me to it. Kukri, Khukuhri, Khookurie,,, no one really knows how to spell it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri Interesting bit of history: www.m4040.com/Survival/Ghurka/History%20of%20the%20Ghurka%20Kukri.htm
I should say that the English had no clue how to spell it. They still debate what the notch is for. Though it does have a cow's hoof shape, which has some religious significance; I believe it has an entirely functional aspect. I am rather convinced that the notch does an excellent job of "grabbing" loose clothing and/or skin allowing the razor sharp edge to go to work as the material is stretched taut. Many animals have loose folds of skin around the head, neck, and chest, generally referred to as a dewlap. Tigers, bears, wolves, dogs, sheep, goats, cattle...deer. The advantage against human targets encased in multiple/loose layers is obvious.
Infact, Simon butchered all of the names and designations in this video haha, Gurkha is spelled like ruclips.net/video/z1Z4masz4AA/видео.html (the second pronounciation is kinda right but she also butchered it first, it is more Guurkha or Goo-rkha) the rank "Naik" is spelled like ruclips.net/video/ay9DdFDR9rU/видео.html
Simon is not the only one working on these videos, there's a whole team of writers and editors. Simon is primarily the host, although he does edit videos occasionally.
Again thanks Simon and team for this video, My father was privileged to fight alongside Gurkhas in the Indian army , also in peace the Gurkhas enjoy life to its fullest, they value cheer and laughter above gold and are fiercely loyal to friends and family
Thanks Simon for this video. i am a proud 3rd generation gurkha soldier! My grandfather was in wwii and I have heard all those war story first hand from him and it was incredible amazing and heroic. it use to give me chill to my bones and goose bumps. Many stories were never told and never known to people. Only few of them were documented and written in the history. You must have done quite a research to make this video but it will help many others to know the brave gurkhas! so thank you again! "jai but Gurkholi!!!!!" Gurkhas motto: "it's better to die then live being coward!"
Gurkhas were paticularly well respected in commonwealth countries like U.K., Australia, New Zealand, because they often fought along side those troops. Growing up in Australia, there were even comic books which told the stories of the heroic Gurkhas and their deadly Khukuri.
My father was a Gorkha Captain in the UK. He had served for 29 long years in 7th Gorkha rifles. My father had fought the Burma and Malaysian war against the Japanese. My father said when he and his soilders drew KHUKURI and roared " Ayoh Gorkhali " meaning "Gorkhalis are coming" Japanese literally used to cry seeing their death in front. Undoubtedly Gorkha rifles won like they always did. My father passed away on 11/Nov/2018 at the age of 87. He had lots of story to tell. Do keep my father in your prayers. Thank you all.
So we have one person saying that Hollywood is too leftie and will portray him as a black guy when he isn't.. and we also have one person who is saying that they won't portray him as asian because they are racist.
What an absolute legend!when you hear or read these stories about the Gurkhas it’s hard to believe but trust me they’re all true.These little smiling men are totally fearless and unrivalled in combat.Their loyalty and dedication to duty is staggering.
I have been soo invested in all your latest work regarding world politics (your another channel) and this channel for past few months...and today i was pleasantly surprised by this video...thank u simon...m a proud grandson of a gurkha and a doctor...want nothing more than to join my nations army...hopefully..😊😊😊😊🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
Yeah. I myself a Gorkha, Sherpa, but not in the army. A lot of people these days not of Gorkha heritage get certificate made just to get into the payrolls of the lucrative armies that have quotas for Gorkhas in their ranks. That has led to many not actually knowing who we are or what we stand for. On a personal note, We are simple minded people, looking only to satisfy our daily need, we are not all warrior like. Our aspirations & ambitions are no different from the rest of the world. We value the morals embedded in the books, like honesty, loyalty, modesty, humility, kindness & compassion. But above all we have it in our DNA to identity when things are wrong, to take control & fix it, by any means possible even if it means conflict. & if it is conflict you'll have to kill the Gorkha to win, there is no other way. We don't accept defeat. The only parameter in which our folks have been left behind is in the political field, & in a small region in North Eastern India in the Darjeeling hills you can see the outcome vividly & clearly. Our population have been stereotyped to the image as portrayed in the video above, & i don't think it was wrong in any way but one has to also consider that the image painted by most Gorkha documentary paint it like we are but a warrior race & nothing more. There in lies the problem, because the Central & the State Government seems to have the same stereotypic image of us & feel that our people are fine to be the ones charging head on toward enemy lines in service of the nation but feel incompetent to govern & administrate the very hills they call home. Since the 1986 agitation of the the Gorkhas for such demands the government have to their name 1200 & more people killed, & many disappeared. The recent peaceful marches have seen ex Army Veteran being shot at by the State police & The IRBn, which pains me to tell my father the Commandant at the time helped set up in Durgapur & Siliguri. They have also in recent years stopped the peaceful protests in the region where the protest went for more than 100days under the state government issued curfew, ban on all forms of communication, logistics service, & even transportation of food & other necessary life preserving products. The general people suffered & some died. Very less is covered in the mainstream media, for the obvious reason why we have a mainstream media. I'm sorry to have gone on a trance like essay, but I think it's better to paint a realistic picture especially in such times that I find my people being put under such immense hardship & pain, but visit us some day, you'll not find a face unwelcoming, you'll not see a frown on a face of a woman who probably doesn't have food for her kids for the night, you'll not find a man grieving because he has to go hungry that night, we are the children of the Himalayas, our endurance is as high as the mountains that gave us our name. I appreciate & feel supremely proud of all these warrior tales about our forefathers, but for the sake of our people now, we need the warriors to work on a different level. Thank you again Simon for the lovely presentation, & to all the people with positive words for the Gorkhas. 😊
A sad story but true. I think the Darjeeling-Kalimpong-Kurseong sub-divisions should be allowed to rule themselves. It is difficult to understand the Calcutta government's obsession with continuing to rule it.
Yes we are nepali we are gorkhali treat all as same, who treat us good we treat them better. Who treat us bad we treat them baddest. Any way lots of thanks from my side to make this video he was legend.
One more fact that is not mentioned in the video about Gorkhas is that even though they are fearless and brave they are extremely benevolent and gentle. I watched one interview of a Gorkha Major where he explained how his team of Gorkhas defended their position even when they were less in number and low on ammunition against the Pakistani army in Kargil war. He was been abused badly by Pakistani army and when he asked his juniors to respond to the abuses everyone was shy as abusing is not part of Gurkha culture... Gurkha's are such simple in nature that you can't imagine that they are fiercest of fighters on battlefield. I know few personally and I just love my Gurkha friends.
my father fought along side them in italy, they would run out of ammo and then throw rocks, at one time they put down the rifles and yelled here come the gurkhas, and jumped up with their knives, the germans were very scared of these men, and would surrender quickly when they knew the gurkha was coming..
Proud to be a Nepali, home to the Gurkhas and the Sherpas. Gurkhas are our very own fellow countrymen and are known all over the world for their bravery. I am a Sherpa and am proud of my people for their bravery in the mountains.
Simon you must do a Gurkha story of Kargil war. 400 Gurkhas attacked a position on a high mountain manned by Pakistani men. Only 8 were left .. and the story of them holding the counter is legendary.
400 Gurkhas for merely 50 Pakistani soldiers ..?? I Guess Gurkhas are hyped enough as the Pathans of Afghanistan and Pakistan have already tear world powers like the colonial british , soviets and now USA ..!! The only difference between Gurkhas and Pathans is that Gurkhas pledged their allegiance with the Colonial British while Pathans fought 3 wars with the Colonial Britain , ending up in winning 2 of them ..
@@muhtasimfahmid7844 lol .. Pathans are ONLY people in the world who have defeated the super Powers of an specific era .. The Colonial British Has lost more troops in Pathan areas in the world .. Pathans have successfully defeated Colonial Britishers , Mughal Empire , Broke Soviet Union into 11 independent States .. WHO THE FUCK ARE THE GURKHAS ..?? NOTHING BUT JUST A HYPED RACE ..!! The Pakistani side of Kashmir was liberated by the Pathan Tribesmen from Indian forces ..!! Keep your gurkhas with yourself .. !! I can bet Pathans have more "Victoria Crosses" then the Gurkhas .. but every one rules them out because they are muslims..!!
@@muhtasimfahmid7844 let me give you a video in an "Indian Gurkha Major" is admitting" The Pakistanis had deployment Snipers in the Kargil Area and they were so good that we can't even imagine to restore our supply lines in the bright sunlight, we rather used to do it in the darkness of night infact they killed some of my soldiers in front of my eyes " ..!! Buahahha bloody cowards .. here are your "brave Gurkhas" ..!!
@@jzkpromarketing162 funny thing is a guy talking about bravery while hiding in mountains and taking potshots at the brave soldiers down below. If the roles were reversed, I'm sure the Pakistani soldiers would run for their lives rather than even attempt what the Gorkha did.
Also, let's not forget that you guys had your asses handed to you by Bangladeshi guerillas in 1971 and had to do the most humiliating public surrender in human history. Best keep your fairytales of bravery to you.
Finally someone has done a video on the Indian soldier in the British military. Both my grandfather and father served in the 2 WW but no mention is ever really made about the millions of Indians who served with pride.
I’ve served alongside Gurkhas, they will put everything they have in to everything they do, words cannot describe how much I respect these fine fighting men.
thanks Simon for telling the tale of the bravest of the brave. My grandfather was with the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles who spent the war in Burma. Their's is a fascinating story. The Gurkhas used to place a notch on the handle of their khukri when an enemy had been dispatched by the blade, but only if the head was taken clean off. It would be great to hear another Gurkha story in the future ... perhaps
These videos gives me so much hope. My father was nepalese army, my grandfather also was nepalese army and my father brothers were also army. My father died when I was only 9 months while serving but he was quite the man. Now I am not comparing him with the brave man who had the most amazing history but he is hero for me. He broke his nose once while he was in his duty and didn't told anyone he would get into lot of accident my grandmother told me but he would never talk about it. I use to be ashamed to tell people that I didn't had father because they would go "aww that's so sad" and felt sorry for me which I hated and I which I still hate because I never felt sorry for me. He was very brave man and I miss him a lot but he died for the nation and I am proud of him. Because of him I believe that I can achieve anything in life because I am the child of the hero who would believe in me if he was still here. ✨ Always in my prayers brave soldier. My biggest flex now is that I am the child of a soldier who was not afraid of death.
Thankyou for this legit info you have provided...other youtubers has manupulated a lot of stuff like sayong gorkhas are from india...but you hve said the right thing they are fron Nepal...thankyou once again!! Love from Nepal!!
It's not a war between us my brother. You can claim all the accolades. I'm a Sherpa, a Gorkha from the Hills of Darjeeling & that "Identity" is all I want for myself & our people in the region. We carry on carrying the forefathers name as a symbol of respect, a sign of our heritage, culture & traditions.
@@HitSid yes i agree we are not in a state of war...but for identity ..gorkhas are are the ones who were known for the bravery they showed in the battle between the gorkhalis and english men...but now a days the truth is being manupulated and people think they are from india ...which only advertises india.when the reality is so different
@@HitSid my bro my bro clam down he is very true. Yes u are Nepalese. I can see your sur name. Be good do good think good. Testo rude pani hunu hudaina ni sollttii.
Jai Mahakali! Ayo Gurkhaali! Along with the Sikhs, Dogras, Kumaonis, Jats and the Marathas, the Gurkhas form the mean fighting machines of the Indian Armed Forces! Thank you my Gurkha brothers for maintaining the integrity of my nation and the reputation of my armed forces as one of the best professional and ethical armies in the world! Love you Gurkhas ❤️❤️❤️❤️!
I got this news form somewhere... when one gorkha was travelling somewhere by Train... He allowed the muggers to Rob everything they had... But when one prick started to stalk one girl that retired gorkha from furious anger Cut them somewhat around 10/15 scumbags ... with his single Khukuri. BOOM... One man army he was. Respect 🙏🙏
It's true story! it happen in India not very long ago and he was actually got retired and was travelling back to Nepal when that happened and it was on the main stream news channel. later on he was called upon by Indian govt and gave him medal for that. many gurkhas story sound like scene from movie or fiction novel but all are 100% true!
Nicely summed up. Thanks Some highlights: Gorkha is an administrative district in Nepal. Gurkha is pronounced 'Go-raw-kha' by Nepalese and 'Goo-raw-kha' in Most English speaking parts. His original name was - 'Bhanubhakt' (Vaa-nu-vakt) Gurung. He died on 1 March 2008 The knife or machete mentioned in this video is called 'Khu-ku-ri' (This is a signature weapon of Gorkhas) Today Gorkha regiment of British Army is comprised around 3500 of Nepalese personal. -From a Nepalese guy
Every time a Gurkha draws his Khukri knife it has to draw blood, so if you ask him to take out his Khukri from its sheath he will take your hand and knick one of your fingers to make it bleed and so it goes according to tradition and battle so when it comes out before a battle it means only one thing. Whenever they get their Khukris out in battle someone is gonna die those things are razor sharp and and really heavy more like an axe on steroids the blade is about 1/2 inch thick at the base above the handle rising up to a very lethal sharp point at the end of the blade which is about 12 inches long, curved and super razor sharp. I'd never want to go up against those guys. Another thing about the Gurkha Regiment before they take on any new recruits they have to be super fit to begin with as they only accept the very toughest and fittest applicants.
I'm from gorkha,Nepal too. Falpu(Bhanu Bhaktas village) is my neighbouring village. He is a Victoria cross holder. His son is also in British army and so do his grandson. We are pretty close. As my late grandfather was also a British army we have a close relationship with his family. I had heard about bhanubhakta from his own sons' mouth but not this much. He's really brave. Proud to be Gurkha 🙏 proud Nepali.
I am an assamese, from assam, india. We have loads of refugees and migrants from other countries like Bangladeshi, rohingyas, biharis, bengalis and nepalese. Almost every one hate the migrants for one reason or the other. There ks even hate between different sections of assamese people. But no one hate the nepali people. I think they are the best people in the world. They are comparatively poorer than other people but they are very happy and content people. ❤️
Bro thanks for not hating us but pls check the history Nepalese are in Assam before independence how u can call us refugees? we are not demanding Assam to be Nepal but atleast dont compare us with Bangladeshish n Biharis we are not in Assam but in India before India have its Independence.
Lmao in Indian gorkha you aren't allowed to join Gorkha regiment if you're not of nepali race. So i dont know where you get that info from but do research before saying bullshit
It was an honour to watch this video which made me recall our forefather contribution to make Nepali prowd .. It would be an honour if u made a solo video about the greater nepal and Anglo nepal war.. all the people of my country will be proud And thank u very much. .. #namaskar 🙏
We used to sleep with khukuri below on our pillow, still many people do, It was believed that it keeps safe from devils and ghosts. There are funny stories that those night dream walkers hurted some co fellows, but haven't found any concrete shreds of evidence.
Yeah , every Indian unit has this trade mark of being fearless and fighting against odds , may it be Gurkha , Sikh , Maratha , Rajput , Madras .... , Thanks to Nepalis brother who are serving in Indian army ..
yes gorkha belongs only nepalies not india .grokha army is only serving in your country not part of your country. without gorkha in border of pakistan ..indian army s nothing
@Strange Cat did you see in the border who the hell are is there??? sikkim people they cant leave there place and they fought nice from gorkha regiment in ww but its doesn't mean gorkha belongs to India.keep in your mind if you belongs to India and nobody believe you that you are gorkha even you are orgin of nepal ok so olz dont use any name which one belongs to only nepal use your place ok
indian army is nothing . bro its the world 4th most powerfull army and nepal is also under protection of india. plus here millions of people work in india that are from nepal no indian say that they are eating up indian jobs they are treated with respect unlike you disrespecting indian army. and gorkha are not forced they volunteer because of the pay and facilities in indian army
@Strange Cat whatever you are we dont care.. dont have sense? i am just talking about gorkha its only belongs to nepal not india but dont say gorkha is part of india ok ''' goarkhali belongs to india"" if you gorkhali can you becomes British army..no right because Indian residents are not real gorkhali whatever there real orgin is nepali ok thats my point and always keep your mind gorkha only belongs nepal not dhoti country
Very proud to be a Gurkha and the knife that we use is known as khukri and the oldest and the most finest khukris are found only in Nepal, well I am not from the army but if I join the army that I will I will surely be in the Gurkha regiment as I belong from the area where Gurkha regiment is!!
Everything I have ever heard of the Gurkhas suggests they are both honorable and fearsome. I have literally never heard anyone say anything negative about them ever, but have heard them praised for both heroism in combat and ethics and kindness. Think about how many people or even nations you can say that about. They must be doing something right!
Keep your mind sharp by watching this video about The Curious Case of the Gun Knife
ruclips.net/video/TqnHwRPAty0/видео.html:
Today I Found Out thats not a knife its khukri of gorkhas
Today I Found Out bet u call a KATANA a Long Knife 😑
Did you know that there is along standing tradition with the Gurkha's. Their Khukuri's could never be unsheathed without them drawing blood. So what ended up happening alot of the time is that if someone asked to see their Khukuri said Gurkha would cut himself with it so it would draw blood.
Thank you for your effort.
List of about 62 gorkhali SOLDIERs (Chindits Warriors) who won various military awards in Operation Long Cloth (SPECIAL OPERATION BEHIND ENEMY LINES) in Burma
Victoria Cross
Rifleman Tul Bahadur Pun Magar 6th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army
Indian Order of Merit
Jem Manbahadur Gurung 3/2 Gurkha Rifles
Jem Lalbir Guring 6th Gurkha Rifles
Sub Tika Bahadur Khattri Chhetri 9th Gurkha Rifles
Indian Distinguished Service Medal (IDSM)
Sub Kum Sing Gurung 2nd Gurkha Rifles
Sub Tikajit Pun Magar 2nd Gurkha Rifles
Hav Dhurbu Singh Thapa Magar 2nd Gurkha Rifles
Hav Ran Sing Gurung 2nd Gurkha Rifles
L/Nk Arkar Bahadur Gurung 2nd Gurkha Rifles
L/Nk Milbahadur Thapa Magar 2nd Gurkha Rifle
L/Nk Sherbahadur Ale Magar 2nd Gurkha Rifles
Rfn Ramkrishna Limbu 2nd Gurkha Rifle
Hav Top Bahadur Rana Magar 6th Gurkha Rifles
Nk Patti Thapa Magar 6th Gurkha Rifles
Nk Ghaman Sing Thapa Magar 6th Gurkha Rifles
Nk Moti Lal Thapa Magar 6th Gurkha Rifles
Hav Tilak Bahadur Khattri Chhetri 9th Gurkha Rifles
Rfn Narbahadur Khattri Chhetri 9th Gurkha Rifles
Hav Chakra Bahadur Malla Thakuri 9th Gurkha Rifle
Military Cross
Jem Digbahadur Gurung 6th Gurkha Rifles
Jem Bhagtbir Gurung 6th Gurkha Rifles
Sub Indra Bahadur Khattri Chhetri 9th Gurkha Rifles
Sub Karna Bahadur Khattri Chhetri 9th Gurkha Rifles
Jem Yembahadur Sahi Thakuri 9th Gurkha Rifles
Jem Kesh Bahadur Khattri Chhetri 9th Gurkha Rifles
Sub Yem Bahadur Khattri Chhetri 9th Gurkha Rifles
Military Medal
Hav Shib Jang Gurung 4th Gurkha Rifles
Nk Tum Bahadur Gurung 4th Gurkha Rifles
Rfn Purna Bahadur 4th Gurkha Rifles
Hav Tilbir Gurung 6th Gurkha Rifles
Rfn Bhairabahadur Thapa Magar 6th Gurkha Rifles
Hav Bal Bahadur Pun Magar 6th Gurkha Rifles
Hav Bhimlal Gurung 6th Gurkha Riflles
Hav Pahalsing Thapa Magar 6th Gurkha Rifles
Nk Tikaram Thapa Magar 6th Gurkha Rifles
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My dad said the Gurkhas were the sweetest people you would ever meet and the scariest people you'd ever want to piss off. Until this video, I had no idea what he meant.
jaspr1999 there are few regiments of Indian army who are feared by many, one of them is Gurkha regiment. Same goes to sikh & Rajpoot Regiments too.
Did the siks and rajpoots also fought and protected their nations against the british empire?
british empire pretty much didn't do much fighting to get indian they mostly just got local leaders to fight for them and work with them for riches
My country recruits and trains Gurkhas for security, and I encountered one in camp once while marching to the range. He was prone in the grass, alone in the middle of the jungle, doing some sort of sentry duty. We returned days later and the same Gurkha was still there in the same spot. It didn't look like he had supplies so maybe he does leave for meals. But something about his cold hard face told me he never abandoned position.
jaspr1999 I was going to say something similar so instead I'll piggyback on your thread. The Gurkhas are on amazing dichotomy. During training they are never yelled at like most drill instructors do as they get very upset thinking they are doing wrong and it has the opposite effect it is suppose to have. Instead they are spoken to camly and they always aim to excel in any task given. When not on duty they laugh and smile all the time and seem the most kindly and gentle of folk but when in training or battle are the exact opposite, they are fearless and ruthless. Once the battle ends they seem to flip a switch and return back to the nicest and humblest people one could ever have the honour of meeting. It took the British Military a while to understand this amzing trait the entire people seem to have but have adjusted their entire way of training and warfare to accomodate these amazing people. Also they have lessons on running on flat ground as their villages are nearly always on slopes they find it difficult to just run on a flat surface. There are a few documentaries on these most fascinating people that I heartily recommend everyone to watch. It is no wonder the name Gurhkah holds so must respect and awe around the world.
"Don't bring a knife to a gun fight"... unless you are a gurkha
Hoàng Trần Minh well there are plenty other nationalities dad won a gunfight with a blade. Having something as substancial as a kukri, bowie or tanto definitely helps...
For a gurkha, bringing a knife to a gunfight is considered cheating.
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To be fair... A Kukuri is more of an Axe than a knife.
My grandfather fought alongside the Gurkhas in Mesopotamia in the 1914-1918 War and said they were the fiercest soldiers he ever saw. Oh, and BTW, Simon, he did not use a 'machete'. He used a kukri!
Khukuri actually and Gorkha not gurkha not being asshole just friendly correction thank you
Thank you! Kukri,not machete!
@@zinalexzender6933 thank you, and also actually "gorkhali" not gorkha
@@zinalexzender6933 sadly kukri and gurkha is a correct spelling now. Though we Nepalese know it's Gorkhali and Khukuri
@@amankc7226 Common spelling, both are correct.
Gurkhas used khukuris not machetes. While they are somewhat similar to machetes, khukuris are distinctly Nepalese knives.
Yeah... Calling a Khukuri a "kife" or a "machete" is a goddamn insult.
I believe he was using the term for westerners who wouldn't know the difference, and therefore giving a somewhat clearer sense of what it was. Not everyone who watches is really going to be as well versed in these things like us.
Good catch. I didn't see that.
Thanks for mentioning.
I'd call it an angled dagger instead of a knife or a machete
One of my favorite Gurkha stories from ww2 was in north africa. A British officer sent out a squad of Gurkhas to conduct a night patrol. As they were leaving the officer told one of them to bring him a good German wrist watch if he found one. Several hours later the patrol returned and the Gurkha said "here is your watch" and handed the officer a sack. When the officer opened the sack he found the watch and the arm it was still on.
landfair123 the CO be like 😨😲
How can i search in internet
Lol,but its a pun!
My man a Ghurka beheaded a Taliban Commander and gifted it to his Captain in Afghanistan www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2049987/Gurkha-beheaded-Taliban-soldier-Afghanistan-battle-cleared-return-duty.html
@@drunkenbarbarian8211 that's insane.
Gurkas need an action movie made about them!
MarkEdwardRom
Agreed, but nobody would believe it.
Rakesh Mohan they would make them white, because it plays better in focus groups.
THE MAN FROM KATHMANDU
Yes, my idea exactly, but only speilsberg should do it. He has a way to make the stories look interesting, especially stories that are hard. I remember watching war horse, at first trailer looked dim, but then after watching movie, it was mesmerizing experience
Exactly what I was thinking.
My uncle is British Gurkha and is currently serving in Afghanistan. It just feels so proud hearing these kinds of things.
Ayo Gurkhali!
Huge respect for the Gurkhas. Some of our best soldiers. Britain is very lucky to have them on our side.
Helen McClure and still 99% of British don't know who they are or really did something for them!!
@RoyaltyFreeAbuser What the f*ck are you talking about? I don't know about the British Army but Gorkhas are treated no different than other Indian soldiers. If you have something new to add, you better back it up with a reliable source. You sound like a salty Nepali to me.
Unfortunately you have also changed their very name from a Goorkha to Gurkha.
@@parampalsidhu7622 it's Gorkha not Goorkha or Gurkha
Its true we are loyal to the salt and you will never see the bullet wond at back but you will see it on the chest gorkhali will never run showing their back to any war.
Do or die is what we say.
AAYO GORKHALI JAI JAI MAHA KAALI....
"I can let my troops to fight against any army in the world but my heart shakes when I listen the name gurkha"
-German emperor Kaiser Wilhelm ll
Proud to be Nepali 🇳🇵🇳🇵
🇮🇳❤🇳🇵
Despite being located near India, Nepal could not be colonised by the East India Company because of the ferocity of the soldiers, the geographical difficulty and the diplomacy of the rulers of Nepal. As a result of that, we Nepalese are still very proud of the fact that we are among a few countries in the world that have never been colonised by any foreign powers.
Kshitiz Good job!! Although no offense but if somewhere like America attacks with planes and bombs or whatever America would win. Not saying that would ever happen of course.
Kshitiz *America is typing
because later an agreement was made between the east india company and gorkha that the kingdom of gorkha would provide and the east india company would recruit soldiers from the hills of gorkha, present day nepal as a agreement of frienship between nepal and the great britain. even if we are fighting from the side or the british gurkha or indian gurkha, we carry the name of nepal along with us so if we achieve any great deeds during war, the world will say "a gurkha soldier achieved this" they wont say "a british soldier or indian soldier achieved this". making the name of our crumbling corrupt nation that was once glorious, bigger. serving nepal indirectly.
Blackmsith2006 not denying that a country like america could destroy Nepal with their air force and nukes but the people would never accept colonisation.
America cant win, just look at vietnam
Simon my dad served with the ghurkas and said they were the most dedicated soldiers you could ever want to serve with. I would love to see some more tales of these warriors
Indeed - my paternal grandfather was in Burma during 1944 and, though he didn't say much about it subsequently, he did instill in my dad a great respect for them.
Stories from my grandfather. He was assigned to the British 8th Army and had a squad a Gurkha for a period of time.
They would walk in a circle around him because it was dishonorable to lose your commander and it would be better if they were shot.
When confronted with a minefield they would link arms and start walking to clear it. When one would died they would simply close the gap and keep walking.
At night they would put money in a pot and and be gone until dawn. They would sneak across enemy lines and kill then cut off the ears of their victims. The Gurkha with the most ears in the morning won the money. They told my grandfather that they could sneak up on victims in the dark and identify whether or not they were enemy combatants by feeling their dog tags while they slept.
And of course, they never unsheathed their knives without drawing blood. This meant that if they sharpened the blade they would cut themselves then sheath the knife. My grandfather only made the mistake of asking to see the knife once. After he returned to the knife the Gurkha cut himself then put the knife back in its sheath.
My grandfather reported that they were kind and jovial men but they took the business of war very seriously.
toadamazula if ur Gurkha and u take out ur knife (khukuri ) u have to pour some blood
Toadamazula thank you for some facts which I did not know about
Awesome story mate thanks for sharing. I have heard stories of the gurka being teased in Australia by local soilders who weren't experienced and had no idea what a gurka was. As the story goes the gurkas quietly left the mess hall without eating and in the morning all of the Australian soilders woke up to realize that they had felt pen lines across their throats that had been lovingly drawn during the night! Gurka respect rose sharply after this so I heard.
Cool cool stories! Thank you for sharing!!!
My great grandfather was caught by the Japanese during the second World War and since he looked like a Japanese, they let him go and he was got out alive
The Gurkha look like they are even more fearless and loyal than the Japanese.
Until increase vocabulary "Gorkha" = life.
Indeed
@@Wreckzy69 they are until you try to harm them and there Family and Traditions
nope samurei are great
Well gurkhas don't have a set in stone no surrender rule, but I've never heard of such a thing as a Gurkha surrenderring
Good video. Not enough can be said about the Gurkhas and their incredible badassery. *:D*
Badassery is an understatement. They are a man's man soldier.
Dsdcain
I have one of those knives they're famous for.
Chopped a tree down with it, 100% serious.
A proper Khukri is an awesome bit of kit. Traditionally they are about the heaviest knife that is ever issued militarily. The British Army issue ones are not as good as a traditional one as they are only about 3/16 thick and should be more like 1/4. I have seen one do more damage to a tatami mat (I think that's what they are called) than a katana or a wakizashi.
"If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha." -Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Indian Army
@@BirdRaiserE there are different types of Khukuries I have Three and We Worship it every year it have a spirit that ask blood when it come out from it cover if it doesn't get blood then you must cut your hand and fulfill its thrist... there are many stories of Legendary Khukuries Proud to be Gurkha
Proud to be nepali...country which gave birth to brave warriors...thanks a lot sir for making video on him...😍
My dad is a Gurkha. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was in both the Iraq wars. He was there to liberate Kuwait as well. He has a shinny medal for it. He had quite an interesting life which puts me to shame. He even went back to Iraq after retiring from the army. There is a funny story here. Now off the army regulations, he bought his own Kevlar jacket and other protective equipment to wear. He got his own big guns and ammunition. However when fully equipped, he was too heavy. So one day, driving very fast on a road full of craters, him standing through the turret, the whole vehicle bounced up and came down. The consequence was that he crushed his pelvis bone with his own body weight. And that was the sad retirement of my dad's career. Funnily my mom was the happiest person when she heard the news. My dad finally came home and settled with us for good.
I don't know who is scarier you're Mom or Dad!
Buddy your name!!???
What is it?? Rosh Louis? For sure your dad is Gurkha?😶fake
I fought in Afghanistan and came across a Ghurka unit that was on a British base. I managed to trade quite a bit of my own stuff to get one of their original Kukri knives, and its a beautiful hand forged blade which is my most cherished souvenir. There is a story of the Ghurkas in Afghanistan that used their Kukri knives to take out a bunch of Taliban in a battle. They are indeed fierce warriors and live up to the legend!
That knife is called Khukuri in #Nepali . Lots of respect from Nepal
4:32 yep beat me to it. Kukri, Khukuhri, Khookurie,,, no one really knows how to spell it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri Interesting bit of history: www.m4040.com/Survival/Ghurka/History%20of%20the%20Ghurka%20Kukri.htm
#Khukuri is the correct one . 😃😃😃
It originally came from Nepal and now I think you know its purpose 😊😊
I should say that the English had no clue how to spell it. They still debate what the notch is for. Though it does have a cow's hoof shape, which has some religious significance; I believe it has an entirely functional aspect. I am rather convinced that the notch does an excellent job of "grabbing" loose clothing and/or skin allowing the razor sharp edge to go to work as the material is stretched taut. Many animals have loose folds of skin around the head, neck, and chest, generally referred to as a dewlap. Tigers, bears, wolves, dogs, sheep, goats, cattle...deer. The advantage against human targets encased in multiple/loose layers is obvious.
Infact, Simon butchered all of the names and designations in this video haha, Gurkha is spelled like ruclips.net/video/z1Z4masz4AA/видео.html (the second pronounciation is kinda right but she also butchered it first, it is more Guurkha or Goo-rkha) the rank "Naik" is spelled like ruclips.net/video/ay9DdFDR9rU/видео.html
Gurkhas are seriously fucking awesome
Philip Nessi yup
And Yeah we indians have a separate gurkha batallion of them in the indian army ...
+faisal ahmed And they are from nepal 😕😕
@@manisharai6813 If so, all of your billioneers like Binod Chaudhary and Mahato are from India...
😂😂😂 Even death was scared to pay a Gurhka a visit
Good stuff Simon, it’s really impressive how you manage to put such interesting videos out with such consistency!
Simon is not the only one working on these videos, there's a whole team of writers and editors. Simon is primarily the host, although he does edit videos occasionally.
Always give props to the writers and researchers.
Indeed...but Simon, your dancing hands drive me mad 😄
Again thanks Simon and team for this video, My father was privileged to fight alongside Gurkhas in the Indian army , also in peace the Gurkhas enjoy life to its fullest, they value cheer and laughter above gold and are fiercely loyal to friends and family
Thanks Simon for this video. i am a proud 3rd generation gurkha soldier! My grandfather was in wwii and I have heard all those war story first hand from him and it was incredible amazing and heroic. it use to give me chill to my bones and goose bumps. Many stories were never told and never known to people. Only few of them were documented and written in the history. You must have done quite a research to make this video but it will help many others to know the brave gurkhas! so thank you again! "jai but Gurkholi!!!!!"
Gurkhas motto: "it's better to die then live being coward!"
Jay maa Kali Aayoo Ghurkhali......
not Gurkhali.
its Gorkhali
Jay gorkhali!!! Har har mahadev!!
Man... forget Sparta, THIS IS GHURKA!
if it ever happened.....it would have been the mother. of all wars..
I am Gorkha.
& you are right ma man.
Anglo-Nepal War (1814-1816)
Only other ethnicity to defeat Gurkhas are the Sikhs.
@@kb30gpu Gorkhas fought for the Sikhs, btw. Long before they fought for the British.
I loved your comment about Gurung dying at 92 because it took death that long to work up the nerve to go after him. Well done, Simon.
Gurkhas were paticularly well respected in commonwealth countries like U.K., Australia, New Zealand, because they often fought along side those troops. Growing up in Australia, there were even comic books which told the stories of the heroic Gurkhas and their deadly Khukuri.
i wud love to read that comic book if u know the title :)
@@nowawakened1720 Probably Commando Comics. I think they were sold in the 1960s as the prices on the top right were in shillings and pence.
This guy's a straight up Badass. Total respect for this guy.
This is why people bring knives to gunfights!
the real question is, why do people bring guns to what is obviously a knife fight?
Only if you are a gurkha😉
Indiana Jones in ALL his travels never met a gurka
My father was a Gorkha Captain in the UK. He had served for 29 long years in 7th Gorkha rifles. My father had fought the Burma and Malaysian war against the Japanese. My father said when he and his soilders drew KHUKURI and roared " Ayoh Gorkhali " meaning "Gorkhalis are coming" Japanese literally used to cry seeing their death in front. Undoubtedly Gorkha rifles won like they always did. My father passed away on 11/Nov/2018 at the age of 87. He had lots of story to tell. Do keep my father in your prayers. Thank you all.
The Grim Reaper didn't take him, he was too good for business.
Can we get a movie made about this man?
If it is a Hollywoood movie, the "Ghurkha" will be a black dude from Chicago and be named Harvey Brown Gates.
a good movie please
No
So we have one person saying that Hollywood is too leftie and will portray him as a black guy when he isn't.. and we also have one person who is saying that they won't portray him as asian because they are racist.
Eastwood could do it.
Being ex soldier of British army I got massive respect Gurkhar's well deserved reputation.
The Biggest Up to our best friends The Kurkhas ! Love to all of you from England !
"I am one with the force and the force is with me"
-Havildar Bhanbhagta
Gingerbread Man777 underrated.
Bhanubhakta Gurung, he is my ancestor.
What an absolute legend!when you hear or read these stories about the Gurkhas it’s hard to believe but trust me they’re all true.These little smiling men are totally fearless and unrivalled in combat.Their loyalty and dedication to duty is staggering.
When the hulk gets angry, he turns into chuck norris.
When chuck norris gets angry, he turns into a gurkha.
Eag shit
I have been soo invested in all your latest work regarding world politics (your another channel) and this channel for past few months...and today i was pleasantly surprised by this video...thank u simon...m a proud grandson of a gurkha and a doctor...want nothing more than to join my nations army...hopefully..😊😊😊😊🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
Yeah.
I myself a Gorkha, Sherpa, but not in the army.
A lot of people these days not of Gorkha heritage get certificate made just to get into the payrolls of the lucrative armies that have quotas for Gorkhas in their ranks.
That has led to many not actually knowing who we are or what we stand for.
On a personal note,
We are simple minded people, looking only to satisfy our daily need, we are not all warrior like. Our aspirations & ambitions are no different from the rest of the world. We value the morals embedded in the books, like honesty, loyalty, modesty, humility, kindness & compassion. But above all we have it in our DNA to identity when things are wrong, to take control & fix it, by any means possible even if it means conflict. & if it is conflict you'll have to kill the Gorkha to win, there is no other way. We don't accept defeat.
The only parameter in which our folks have been left behind is in the political field, & in a small region in North Eastern India in the Darjeeling hills you can see the outcome vividly & clearly.
Our population have been stereotyped to the image as portrayed in the video above, & i don't think it was wrong in any way but one has to also consider that the image painted by most Gorkha documentary paint it like we are but a warrior race & nothing more. There in lies the problem, because the Central & the State Government seems to have the same stereotypic image of us & feel that our people are fine to be the ones charging head on toward enemy lines in service of the nation but feel incompetent to govern & administrate the very hills they call home.
Since the 1986 agitation of the the Gorkhas for such demands the government have to their name 1200 & more people killed, & many disappeared.
The recent peaceful marches have seen ex Army Veteran being shot at by the State police & The IRBn, which pains me to tell my father the Commandant at the time helped set up in Durgapur & Siliguri.
They have also in recent years stopped the peaceful protests in the region where the protest went for more than 100days under the state government issued curfew, ban on all forms of communication, logistics service, & even transportation of food & other necessary life preserving products. The general people suffered & some died. Very less is covered in the mainstream media, for the obvious reason why we have a mainstream media.
I'm sorry to have gone on a trance like essay, but I think it's better to paint a realistic picture especially in such times that I find my people being put under such immense hardship & pain, but visit us some day, you'll not find a face unwelcoming, you'll not see a frown on a face of a woman who probably doesn't have food for her kids for the night, you'll not find a man grieving because he has to go hungry that night, we are the children of the Himalayas, our endurance is as high as the mountains that gave us our name.
I appreciate & feel supremely proud of all these warrior tales about our forefathers, but for the sake of our people now, we need the warriors to work on a different level.
Thank you again Simon for the lovely presentation, & to all the people with positive words for the Gorkhas.
😊
Sahi ho butle Ra doti le ho
True that
A sad story but true. I think the Darjeeling-Kalimpong-Kurseong sub-divisions should be allowed to rule themselves. It is difficult to understand the Calcutta government's obsession with continuing to rule it.
God Bless the Nepali people.
God Bless the Gorkhas.
Just like Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw, I am also a Parsi.
Lots of love and highest of Regards.
There is nothing scarier than a small man with a big knife .... and a smile. Some of the most badass warriors going.
These Gurkha people are so Badass.
Thank you for acknowledging. Ayoh Gorkhali!
Yes we are nepali we are gorkhali treat all as same, who treat us good we treat them better. Who treat us bad we treat them baddest. Any way lots of thanks from my side to make this video he was legend.
One more fact that is not mentioned in the video about Gorkhas is that even though they are fearless and brave they are extremely benevolent and gentle. I watched one interview of a Gorkha Major where he explained how his team of Gorkhas defended their position even when they were less in number and low on ammunition against the Pakistani army in Kargil war. He was been abused badly by Pakistani army and when he asked his juniors to respond to the abuses everyone was shy as abusing is not part of Gurkha culture...
Gurkha's are such simple in nature that you can't imagine that they are fiercest of fighters on battlefield. I know few personally and I just love my Gurkha friends.
LOL. I mentioned the same story by Major Thapa, without having seen that you had already mentioned it. Sorry!
From all the Gorkha brothers I thank you for making this video
my father fought along side them in italy, they would run out of ammo and then throw rocks, at one time they put down the rifles and yelled here come the gurkhas, and jumped up with their knives, the germans were very scared of these men, and would surrender quickly when they knew the gurkha was coming..
Proud to be a Nepali, home to the Gurkhas and the Sherpas. Gurkhas are our very own fellow countrymen and are known all over the world for their bravery. I am a Sherpa and am proud of my people for their bravery in the mountains.
Simon you must do a Gurkha story of Kargil war. 400 Gurkhas attacked a position on a high mountain manned by Pakistani men. Only 8 were left .. and the story of them holding the counter is legendary.
400 Gurkhas for merely 50 Pakistani soldiers ..?? I Guess Gurkhas are hyped enough as the Pathans of Afghanistan and Pakistan have already tear world powers like the colonial british , soviets and now USA ..!! The only difference between Gurkhas and Pathans is that Gurkhas pledged their allegiance with the Colonial British while Pathans fought 3 wars with the Colonial Britain , ending up in winning 2 of them ..
@@muhtasimfahmid7844 lol .. Pathans are ONLY people in the world who have defeated the super Powers of an specific era .. The Colonial British Has lost more troops in Pathan areas in the world .. Pathans have successfully defeated Colonial Britishers , Mughal Empire , Broke Soviet Union into 11 independent States .. WHO THE FUCK ARE THE GURKHAS ..?? NOTHING BUT JUST A HYPED RACE ..!! The Pakistani side of Kashmir was liberated by the Pathan Tribesmen from Indian forces ..!! Keep your gurkhas with yourself .. !! I can bet Pathans have more "Victoria Crosses" then the Gurkhas .. but every one rules them out because they are muslims..!!
@@muhtasimfahmid7844 let me give you a video in an "Indian Gurkha Major" is admitting" The Pakistanis had deployment Snipers in the Kargil Area and they were so good that we can't even imagine to restore our supply lines in the bright sunlight, we rather used to do it in the darkness of night infact they killed some of my soldiers in front of my eyes " ..!! Buahahha bloody cowards .. here are your "brave Gurkhas" ..!!
@@jzkpromarketing162 funny thing is a guy talking about bravery while hiding in mountains and taking potshots at the brave soldiers down below. If the roles were reversed, I'm sure the Pakistani soldiers would run for their lives rather than even attempt what the Gorkha did.
Also, let's not forget that you guys had your asses handed to you by Bangladeshi guerillas in 1971 and had to do the most humiliating public surrender in human history. Best keep your fairytales of bravery to you.
Finally someone has done a video on the Indian soldier in the British military. Both my grandfather and father served in the 2 WW but no mention is ever really made about the millions of Indians who served with pride.
Excellent episode!
Every Gorkha solider who fought in WWI and WWII have got a story and an oscar winning movie can be made out of it.
Tisk Tisk, that's not a machete that's a kukhri. They are very different.
nerv 102 not really it’s a knoife
Turn on the captions for the video and choose English. They correct themselves and use the word khukuri with a brief description of the weapon.
Khukuri is the right way of writing it.
I’ve served alongside Gurkhas, they will put everything they have in to everything they do, words cannot describe how much I respect these fine fighting men.
Proud Moment From Nepal 😘
Thanks muchly for showcasing the heroism of these men. Stories like this should be more widely known. Found it very interesting.
A gurka village lady killed a leopard bare handed which attacked her.
@@handles393 please google the news and you shall see
Wtf never heard
Alexander savage
Wtf is gurkha village bro, hooww to search
It's true I have a news paper click..
Thank you so much for this great video on Bhan Bhagta Gurung.....
Gurkha = the last sound you're going to make if you find yourself in a fight against them.
Urgs. Thanks for the visual 😳
thanks Simon for telling the tale of the bravest of the brave. My grandfather was with the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles who spent the war in Burma. Their's is a fascinating story. The Gurkhas used to place a notch on the handle of their khukri when an enemy had been dispatched by the blade, but only if the head was taken clean off. It would be great to hear another Gurkha story in the future ... perhaps
Ayo Gurkhali...🔥🔥🔥
These videos gives me so much hope. My father was nepalese army, my grandfather also was nepalese army and my father brothers were also army. My father died when I was only 9 months while serving but he was quite the man. Now I am not comparing him with the brave man who had the most amazing history but he is hero for me. He broke his nose once while he was in his duty and didn't told anyone he would get into lot of accident my grandmother told me but he would never talk about it. I use to be ashamed to tell people that I didn't had father because they would go "aww that's so sad" and felt sorry for me which I hated and I which I still hate because I never felt sorry for me. He was very brave man and I miss him a lot but he died for the nation and I am proud of him. Because of him I believe that I can achieve anything in life because I am the child of the hero who would believe in me if he was still here. ✨ Always in my prayers brave soldier. My biggest flex now is that I am the child of a soldier who was not afraid of death.
Thankyou for this legit info you have provided...other youtubers has manupulated a lot of stuff like sayong gorkhas are from india...but you hve said the right thing they are fron Nepal...thankyou once again!! Love from Nepal!!
It's not a war between us my brother.
You can claim all the accolades.
I'm a Sherpa, a Gorkha from the Hills of Darjeeling & that "Identity" is all I want for myself & our people in the region.
We carry on carrying the forefathers name as a symbol of respect, a sign of our heritage, culture & traditions.
@@HitSid yes i agree we are not in a state of war...but for identity ..gorkhas are are the ones who were known for the bravery they showed in the battle between the gorkhalis and english men...but now a days the truth is being manupulated and people think they are from india ...which only advertises india.when the reality is so different
@@HitSid my bro my bro clam down he is very true. Yes u are Nepalese. I can see your sur name. Be good do good think good. Testo rude pani hunu hudaina ni sollttii.
Hail Gorkhas . From the land of Gorkhas ,Nepal. Loved your video.
these guys are Action heroes before that was even a concept XD
Thankyou for Sharing. JAI GORKHALI JAI NEPAL.
The Gurkhas are basically Doom Guy turned into an entire group of people
Jai Mahakali! Ayo Gurkhaali! Along with the Sikhs, Dogras, Kumaonis, Jats and the Marathas, the Gurkhas form the mean fighting machines of the Indian Armed Forces! Thank you my Gurkha brothers for maintaining the integrity of my nation and the reputation of my armed forces as one of the best professional and ethical armies in the world! Love you Gurkhas ❤️❤️❤️❤️!
I got this news form somewhere... when one gorkha was travelling somewhere by Train... He allowed the muggers to Rob everything they had... But when one prick started to stalk one girl that retired gorkha from furious anger Cut them somewhat around 10/15 scumbags ... with his single Khukuri. BOOM... One man army he was. Respect 🙏🙏
Its in the news 👌
3 dead , 8 injured...29 ran away..
It's true story! it happen in India not very long ago and he was actually got retired and was travelling back to Nepal when that happened and it was on the main stream news channel. later on he was called upon by Indian govt and gave him medal for that. many gurkhas story sound like scene from movie or fiction novel but all are 100% true!
yeah i read that news, it was recently.
I’ve worked with several Gurkha, they are the most humble and kind people you’ll ever meet.
Im nepalese. Thank you for sharing the story 👍
One of the greatest VC hero's and an unassuming humble kind man.
How are you gonna do a story on a particularly badass gurkha and not use the proper name of their traditional knife, the kukri? That's not a machete
sterhax Westerners
Blacksmith2006 and Asians
Turn on the captions for the video and choose English. They correct themselves and use the word khukuri with a brief description of the weapon.
Sterhax but more accuratley it is call khukuri in our country. Thank you
Being neplese watching video about my soldiers is just beyond....Hail goddess the gurkhas are here🇳🇵❤
Gurkhas = Asian Army of Rambos!
Nicely summed up. Thanks
Some highlights:
Gorkha is an administrative district in Nepal.
Gurkha is pronounced 'Go-raw-kha' by Nepalese and 'Goo-raw-kha' in Most English speaking parts.
His original name was - 'Bhanubhakt' (Vaa-nu-vakt) Gurung.
He died on 1 March 2008
The knife or machete mentioned in this video is called 'Khu-ku-ri' (This is a signature weapon of Gorkhas)
Today Gorkha regiment of British Army is comprised around 3500 of Nepalese personal.
-From a Nepalese guy
Every time a Gurkha draws his Khukri knife it has to draw blood, so if you ask him to take out his Khukri from its sheath he will take your hand and knick one of your fingers to make it bleed and so it goes according to tradition and battle so when it comes out before a battle it means only one thing. Whenever they get their Khukris out in battle someone is gonna die those things are razor sharp and and really heavy more like an axe on steroids the blade is about 1/2 inch thick at the base above the handle rising up to a very lethal sharp point at the end of the blade which is about 12 inches long, curved and super razor sharp. I'd never want to go up against those guys. Another thing about the Gurkha Regiment before they take on any new recruits they have to be super fit to begin with as they only accept the very toughest and fittest applicants.
John Gorman real bro
My grandad worked alongside Gurkhas in the Burma campaign as a radio operator, he was always very humbled by how dedicated they were
ITS NOT JUST HIM BUT THERE ARE MANY OTHER GURKHAS WHO SINGLE HANDEDLY DESTROYED DOZENS OF ENEMIES
Thank you, Simon, for posting such an interesting video. At least we still have something to be proud of.
Do a video on why my dad left me and never came home:(
G Unit Bawahhhahahahahhahh
Because of comments like this.
there is no evidence
Boomstick? is that you G unit?
It’s because you’re literally the worst op in the game. Even lord chanka is better than you
Lot's of Love from Nepal and I am proud of my Gorkhas
Me: 'Don't bring a knife to a gun fight'
Gurkha: meh.
Thank you so much for making this video!!!
Gurkahas are rhe best fighters in the world period!!!
I'm from gorkha,Nepal too. Falpu(Bhanu Bhaktas village) is my neighbouring village. He is a Victoria cross holder. His son is also in British army and so do his grandson. We are pretty close. As my late grandfather was also a British army we have a close relationship with his family. I had heard about bhanubhakta from his own sons' mouth but not this much. He's really brave. Proud to be Gurkha 🙏 proud Nepali.
Why is there no movie? This is AWESOME!
My dad served with a few Gurkhas in WWII. He EVERYONE was afraid of them, but they were really nice guys.
Gurkhas are absolute mad lads
I am an assamese, from assam, india. We have loads of refugees and migrants from other countries like Bangladeshi, rohingyas, biharis, bengalis and nepalese. Almost every one hate the migrants for one reason or the other. There ks even hate between different sections of assamese people. But no one hate the nepali people. I think they are the best people in the world. They are comparatively poorer than other people but they are very happy and content people. ❤️
Bro thanks for not hating us but pls check the history Nepalese are in Assam before independence how u can call us refugees? we are not demanding Assam to be Nepal but atleast dont compare us with Bangladeshish n Biharis we are not in Assam but in India before India have its Independence.
It's important to note not all Indian gurkha are Nepalese unlike the British gurkha, this is because of the land gained in the anglo Nepalese war
Lmao in Indian gorkha you aren't allowed to join Gorkha regiment if you're not of nepali race. So i dont know where you get that info from but do research before saying bullshit
It was an honour to watch this video which made me recall our forefather contribution to make Nepali prowd ..
It would be an honour if u made a solo video about the greater nepal and Anglo nepal war.. all the people of my country will be proud
And thank u very much. ..
#namaskar 🙏
We used to sleep with khukuri below on our pillow, still many people do, It was believed that it keeps safe from devils and ghosts.
There are funny stories that those night dream walkers hurted some co fellows, but haven't found any concrete shreds of evidence.
When a Gurkha takes his khukri out in rage. He ain't putting it back until enemy bloodshed.
im from nepal and my place name is armypath bcz almost fmly are from gurkha army and 25yrs been not a single thief dared to enter here
Love From Nepal !❤
Yeah , every Indian unit has this trade mark of being fearless and fighting against odds , may it be Gurkha , Sikh , Maratha , Rajput , Madras .... , Thanks to Nepalis brother who are serving in Indian army ..
sharath soudari F off don't try to merge nepalis and indian together, we are completely different, our troops are much more brave
yes gorkha belongs only nepalies not india .grokha army is only serving in your country
not part of your country.
without gorkha in border of pakistan ..indian army s nothing
@Strange Cat did you see in the border who the hell are is there???
sikkim people they cant leave there place and they fought nice from gorkha regiment in ww but its doesn't mean gorkha belongs to India.keep in your mind if you belongs to India and nobody believe you that you are gorkha even you are orgin of nepal ok
so olz dont use any name which one belongs to only nepal use your place ok
indian army is nothing . bro its the world 4th most powerfull army and nepal is also under protection of india. plus here millions of people work in india that are from nepal no indian say that they are eating up indian jobs they are treated with respect unlike you disrespecting indian army. and gorkha are not forced they volunteer because of the pay and facilities in indian army
@Strange Cat whatever you are we dont care.. dont have sense? i am just talking about gorkha its only belongs to nepal not india but dont say gorkha is part of india ok ''' goarkhali belongs to india""
if you gorkhali can you becomes British army..no right because Indian residents are not real gorkhali whatever there real orgin is nepali ok thats my point and always keep your mind gorkha only belongs nepal not dhoti country
They are to this day some of the most fearsome soldiers of our time, upmost respect from Australia 🇦🇺
India is thankful for Gurkhas for serving in Indian army.
Very proud to be a Gurkha and the knife that we use is known as khukri and the oldest and the most finest khukris are found only in Nepal, well I am not from the army but if I join the army that I will I will surely be in the Gurkha regiment as I belong from the area where Gurkha regiment is!!
Everything I have ever heard of the Gurkhas suggests they are both honorable and fearsome. I have literally never heard anyone say anything negative about them ever, but have heard them praised for both heroism in combat and ethics and kindness. Think about how many people or even nations you can say that about. They must be doing something right!