Gurkha Rifles

Häftad, Engelska, 1974

149 kr

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Beskrivning

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 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 Gurkha 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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1974-06-15
Mått:184 x 248 x 5 mm
Vikt:216 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Men-at-Arms
Antal sidor:50
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Roffe, Michael
ISBN:9780850451962

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Mer om författaren

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.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction Early HistoryThe Nepal WarEarly YearsThe Great MutinyPost-Mutiny ExpansionThe Umbeyla CampaignThe 3rd Afghan WarBurma 2nd AssamChitral The Tirah CampaignTibet 1903The World WarsPartitionNew Formations Notes on Uniforms