American Guardsman Reacts | Gurkhas

Today I'm learning more about of the most lethal, brave, and renown fighting forces in the world, the Gurkhas! I'll learn a little more about their history, and where they come from.
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[francisalderson]

The Gurkhas are not hired, they are not mercenaries. They serve with pride as members of the British Army. Their bravery is legendary, hence why so many of them have won the Victoria Cross, along with other gallantry medals. I was honoured to meet several of them during my 12 years in the military: there is no finer soldier than the Gurkha.

[chish]

The Ghurkas are THE most fiercest fighters bar none. They are also the smartest of drill and dress. They also happen to be the most courteous and polite people when you meet them.
Exceptional people.

[darrenjones]

The Gurkhas aren’t mercenaries. When they swear loyalty they mean it. My grandad fought in WW2 and said they were the finest soldiers he ever met. He also had very high regards for the Kiwis he served with.

[tangonf]

Our Gurkhas are not mercenaries they are a highly respected, valued and loved integral part of the UK 's armed forces. Their honour, integrity, honesty and loyalty are second to none. This is why they are so respected and appreciated. Please do not associate them with mercenaries, it is lacking respect to do so, thank you.

[hughfranklin]

The 55 pound basket they run up hill with is carried on the back, it has a strap on it that goes around the head, across the forehead. These guys are some of the politest gentle people, until you cross them, they have won a shed load of Victoria Crosses. There motto is better dead than a coward. We the UK general public love them.

[saxonstacker]

The loveliest of people, the most fearsome in war. And very very polite, well mannered, honourable, and the biggest of smiles.

[nanny]

Every single Brit respects and loves the Gurkhas

[orwellboy]

As a very small child my family took me to an open day at Bassingbourne barracks, Hertfordshire. There was a detachment of Gurkhas there, I remember my dad telling me that they were fearsome soldiers, we met a few of them and they were so respectful and friendly and even took time to talk to a little runt like me. I told my dad they didn't seem frightening at all. I'm a lot older and a lot wiser now.

[davidhoward]

Special place in the British military hearts for these guys, well mannered and courteous but you do not want to cross these guys fierce

[brustar]

My father, a CanadianTroop Sgt tank commander in a \Recce group told stories of the Gurkhas attached to them as "scouts". He had no end of praise for those little guys. They were very adept at mustering at night and disappearing on a "scouting" mission whereupon the results of their night's work would be found during the next day's move forward - dead Germans still in their cots.

[musicandbooklover-po]

Not only the military.. Years ago when I was living if Suffolk a local shopping centre had a problem with teens hanging around after school and during the holidays. So they hired a couple of security guards, some retired Gurkhas. Problem solved before they even arrived but a surprise result was that the teens continued to congregate there and made friends with the Gurkhas, and even more surprising was that the army gained a lot of recruits as a result. Those previously bored teens became friends with the security guards and were impressed enough that they decided to join up, successfully. It featured in the EADT at the time, both before they arrived and later after they'd been there a year they did a follow-up. Successful all around and a group of otherwise aimless teens who'd probably have otherwise ended up unemployed found careers. One (I knew his father) enlisted to the catering corp, qualified as a chef and made a career out of catering in the army and then later (20 years later) in civvy street. All thanks to those Gurkha security guards. Truly a great people.

[rayjennings]

At 03:31 the presenter says that Gurkhas are hired for service in a number of countries and those countries mentioned have all had contingents of thousands of British troops present, either as British Army fighting troops or because of their special abilities, in East Timor, the Gurkhas were present as part of the UN Force. The British Army has a full Brigade of Gurkhas which has just over 4, 000 soldiers. In addition, there is a specialised Engineer Regiment and two Rifle Battalions plus a Signals Regiment. Whilst I cannot speak for other countries, I can say that Britain doesn't 'hire' Gurkhas. They are as much a part of the British Army as I was for 14 years!

[andrewlaw]

Their regiment motto says it all, "better to die than to be a coward". You won't find an army anywhere in the world that doesn't respect and revere the Gurkha's.

[neilmorrison]

My father fought with them in Burma. Also they provide the demonstration troops and enemy at RMA Sandhurst and from personal experience they are really good.

[geoffadams]

The Gurkhas along with the seihks were among some of the most loyal soldiers. Some of our finest personnel. Dont sod around with these beautiful brave men.

[gregw]

Love Gurkhas....
Met a few ex Gurkhas doing security van work and all great people.
Can be so childlike for people so ferocious in battle.

[ycul]

I remember from a young age being taught to always remember what the Ghurkas have done for Britain. They are the bravest most loyal body of men and we are proud of their service, past and present. To leave their home and family to serve in another country is wonderful. Thanks to all of you.

[Bellemorte]

As a Veteran I have had the honour of meeting several Ghurkas, and whilst being the most fearsome of our regiments, they are such lovely polite and gentle, people who are so proud to serve our Monarch. All 3 branches of the military in the UK afford them the highest respect, as to our citizens. They are revered in our country. The Kukri has been used by the Ghurkas for centuries and is believed to go back to the the 13th century. It is said that blood must be shed every time a kukri is drawn from its scabbard - but nobody knows for sure if that is true.

[alansmith]

Wonderful people great soldier's they have been a true friend too the UK and have our undying love and respect.

[richardpooley]

Just to add…my father served alongside Gurkhas in WW2. He said they were the most honourable, polite and reliable soldiers he ever met. And totally deadly in combat. He wasn’t a man who was impressed by rank or background but he held the Gurkhas in the highest esteem.