Khukuris vs. tanks

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Steven F

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I found this passage from "The Gurkhas," by Byron Farwell, to be especially interesting in that it gives a good example of the fighting ability of the Gorkhas.

"Everywhere, out of the night, the little hillmen raced in upon the defenders for the hand-to-hand fighting in which they have no peers. Again and again a single Gurkha leapt into a group of Germans and destroyed them.
"One Gurkha officer killed six Germans, another officer killed five in clearing farmhouses. Two German tanks, moving up in close support, were pounced upon, their crews slaughtered, and the tanks captured intact."

 
Good, very good story. Howard, does your FAQ have a bibliography? Can't stop to check right now.
 
Howard, I'll volunteer for the job. How should I go about it? Should I send the book write-ups to you via email? Or would it be best to send them to you via snail mail? A few at a time or all at once?
 
Thanks Stephen. E-mail is best. Then I don't have to retype. You can send what you have all at once, but don't hesitate to send more later as you read more.
 

So what about some other books that are not directly related to Nepal, but are about the areas around it? For example, books about Alexander the Great or the techniques used by turkish smiths? Maybe some on Buddism or Hinduism? What do you think?

- D
 
D, sounds good to me. I'll include all that I have, both directly and indirectly related, and other folks can contribute write-ups about whatever resources they might have on hand. I'm going to be going out of town for a couple of weeks (business), so it will be a while before I can get the info to Howard.
 
There are a bunch of books in the (new) archive that have been mentioned. Could those who've posted on them mention them again? List your favorites so we can have a keyword to search the archives with?

When I saw Uncle Bill a couple days before his heart attack he was still amazed at the quality of information and especially the good people just coming out of the woodwork in this forum.

We all know that it is Uncle Bill who sets the example and attracts the kind of forumites who keep coming back, but I just want to add I share his sense of wonder at the people and knowlege out there.
 
I'm back but setting a pretty weak example at present. But, you all know my motto, "never quit, never give up," and I won't.

Give me a couple of months and I'll be right back on track.

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ
 
Pride of Gurkha's

Steven reports this book is out of print. I update on the author. Good book, lots of different stories not mentioned elsewhere.

Fighting Mad, Mike Calvert

Includes his service as a Chindit in Burma where he commanded Gurkha's.

Bill get back to bed.

Will



[This message has been edited by Will Kwan (edited 03-30-2000).]
 
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