Sir Ralph Lilley Turner (1888-1983), Director of the London School of Oriental Studies, had served in World War I in a Gurkha regiment of the British Indian Army. Later, Turner wrote one of the most ...

While many books have dealt with the military history of the Gurkhas, this is a nuanced understanding of the factors that influenced the group’s identity across time and space Over the past two ...

This year marks 200 years of Gurkha service to the British Crown. In this programme, military historian Hew Strachan reflects on this special relationship and the future of this crack-fighting force.

The British Gurkhas have finally found a reason to cheer. The new British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has now ordered a review of “all issues pertaining to Gurkha veterans and their families.” Brown ...