The Gurkha Rifles

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Gurkha Rifles
Authors and Contributors      By (author) J.B.R. Nicholson
Illustrated by Michael Roffe
SeriesMen-at-Arms
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:50
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184
ISBN/Barcode 9780850451962
ClassificationsDewey:355.31
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
General
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 40 b/w; 8 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publication Date 15 June 1974
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Gurkhas have a long and distinguished service record. This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the Gurkha rifles. It traces the 19th origins of the now famous Gurkha regiments and also covers their service history during the Great Mutiny and the 3rd Afghan War. During the two World Wars the Gurhah rifles performed countless tours of duty and their regimental battle honours listed in the book bear testimony to their extensive service. A series of full colour illustrations accompany the text.

Author Biography

The late Colonel Nicholson served in the Indian Army and was a founding member of the Sealed Knot Society, along with Brigadier P.D. Young. He was a prolific and talented author who worked on a number of Osprey titles. Michael Roffe is a talented illustrator of military subjects who has worked for Osprey for many years.