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This definitive history of the 2nd King Edward’s Own Goorkha Rifles traces the regiment’s origins as the Sirmoor Rifles through its transformation into one of the British Indian Army’s most distinguished units. L. W. Shakespear provides detailed accounts of the regiment’s military campaigns, battles, and operations across various theaters of conflict during the colonial period and beyond.
The work documents the recruitment of Gurkha soldiers, their training, organizational structure, and combat effectiveness. It covers significant historical events, notable officers and soldiers, and the regiment’s role in maintaining British imperial interests throughout Asia. Shakespear’s meticulous research offers insights into military strategy, regimental culture, and the lives of Gurkha warriors who served with distinction.
An essential reference for military historians, researchers studying British Indian Army history, and those interested in Gurkha military heritage and traditions.
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