Gurkhas
WWII (1939-1945)
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Possibly the toughest and most brutal soldiers in history, Gurkhas will give no mercy. Being allied with Britain for almost 200 years, Gurkhas fought for the British during world war 2 (1939-1945) giving a huge advantage over the axis powers all over the world. They are distinctive against any other troops in our world and are extremely experienced. Over 250,000 Gurkhas signed up to fight for the allies, many from countries bordering Nepal - as well as Nepal itself. Just what were they like?
After the Anglo - Nepal war (1814-1816), the British were stunned by how amazingly well the Gurkhas fought. The British asked the Gurkhas to form an alliance and they accepted the offer, pleased with themselves and the British. When war broke out the second time in the 20th century, the Gurkhas were happy to join the army to help Britain fight against Germany.
Gurkhas were issued the standard Indian army uniform (the Indian army was under British control) which included a beige uniform with 'bombay bloomers' - trousers that could be buttoned up to be shorts. Instead of a standard helmet, a traditional hat was worn that was made from 2 hats sewn together to make it more sturdy. A fabric called puggaree was wrapped around too. It was placed on heads, slanted to the right-hand side. A traditional blade is still carried today called a Kukri. It is rumoured that if you take it out of it's holder, blood has to be shed. The Gurkhas' motto is: 'It is better to die than be a coward' which boosts even more brutality. How fierce!
Lockdown Survival
It's the weekend, yay! Today I played a chess game with my Grandad to keep us entertained, to get better and keep our minds fresh. He won but I beat him yesterday. We both played very smart moves. Maybe you could get in contact with your relatives?!
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