- Hardcover: 416 pages
- Publisher: Pen & Sword Books (February 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0850529166
- ISBN-13: 978-0850529166
- Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 17.3 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 816 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,066,252 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
The extensive bibliography of the Falklands War has one glaring exception, the part played by the legendary Gurkhas. Regarded by many as the world's finest infantry soldiers, the fierce some reputation of these Nepalese troops for blood-thirsty aggression and stealth put real fear into the Argentine troops and civil population. The sailed with 5 Infantry Brigade on the QE2 and played a key role in the surrender of the occupiers. Written by one of their officers, this book conveys the professional, personal and emotional aspects of the Gurkhas' involvement. It provides a unique insight into a fighting force surrounded by mystique. This is both a serious and light-hearted account of the build-up, the battle and the aftermath of fighting.
About the Author
Mike Seear served as a platoon commander with the Gurkhas and deployed with them to the Falklands. Now retired he lives in Norway, working in the civil aviation industry.
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Viva La Gurkhas,
By Tarka B. Gurung (Fullerton, California USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: With the Gurkhas in the Falklands: A War Journal (Hardcover)
The Book was well written. I could not put it down for anything. The author has done wonderful job. The author's honest and accurate description is very commendable. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I know the Gurkhas follower would enjoy the the book tremendously. I particularly like the actual and factual information in the book. The Argentines were not describing the Gurkhas accurately. I suppose that was the good projection of Gurkhas when the reality is distorted. The best part I ejoyed reading about the Gurkhas are the professionalism and discipline they show in the kaos of the battle field no matter where they are in the globe. I am proud say that their duty, devotion to soldiering and resposobility are next to none. I very strongly recomment this book to all the Gukhas followers. I'll always be the Gurkhas follower. Jai Gurkhas.
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Viva La Gurkhas,
By Tarka B. Gurung - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: With the Gurkhas in the Falklands: A War Journal (Hardcover)
The Book was well written. I could not put it down for anything. The author has done wonderful job. The author's honest and accurate description is very commendable. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I know the Gurkhas follower would enjoy the the book tremendously. I particularly like the actual and factual information in the book. The Argentines were not describing the Gurkhas accurately. I suppose that was the good projection of Gurkhas when the reality is distorted. The best part I ejoyed reading about the Gurkhas are the professionalism and discipline they show in the kaos of the battle field no matter where they are in the globe. I am proud say that their duty, devotion to soldiering and resposobility are next to none. I very strongly recomment this book to all the Gukhas followers. I'll always be the Gurkhas follower. Jai Gurkhas.
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