The Gurkha Rifles

Nicholson, J. B. R.

ISBN 10: 0850451965 / ISBN 13: 9780850451962

Published by Osprey Publishing Ltd., Reading, Berkshire, England, 1974

About this Item

Men-at-Arms series, 40pp. with b/w and colour illustrations. Previous owner's small address label on the reverse side of the front cover, small curl/creasing at corners, light creasing from page handling and light soil to outer edges. Wraps have edge/rub wear, light creasing and the white is discoloured. Actual book for sale pictured. 18.4 x 24.7 x .7cm, wt400g Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 029858

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Gurkha Rifles
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing Ltd., Reading, Berkshire, England
• Publication Date: 1974
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850451965
• ISBN 13: 9780850451962
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Illustrator: Roffe, Michael
• Condition: VG
• Seller catalogs:
  • War

About this title

Synopsis

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 19th Century origins of the now famous Gurkha regiments and also covers their service history during the Great Mutiny of 1857 and the 3rd Afghan War (1919). During the two World Wars the Gurhah 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.

About the Authors

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. His artistic talents span a variety of historical periods; he has illustrated titles relating to the Boer War, the English Civil War, the Napoleonic Wars and the American War for Independence.