The Life-Changing Journey Of Being Selected As A Gurkha | Forces TV

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  • čas přidán 29. 12. 2019
  • Every year 10,000 Nepalese men apply to take on Gurkha selection and join the British Army. It can be the start of a life-changing career or the end of a dream. This year, 400 were selected - the largest amount to join the British Army in 30 years. We joined them to get a close look at their journeys.
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  • @mickymantle3233
    @mickymantle3233 Před 4 lety +2609

    Back in 1994 I caught serious Dysentery in Nepal in the middle of nowhere. I was so weak I had laid down to die when I felt someone slapping my face. It was a Gurkha in uniform. "British"? "British" ? I nodded, and this amazing guy slung me on his back and ran over a mile & a half to a village from where the British Consular flew in and took me to a hospital in Kathmandu ! I never did get his name...but owe him my life !

    • @gordonlam2757
      @gordonlam2757 Před 3 lety +66

      luck you man .

    • @mickymantle3233
      @mickymantle3233 Před 3 lety +25

      @MegaContented me no suck. You suck !

    • @me.crunchy7181
      @me.crunchy7181 Před 3 lety +37

      @MegaContented England is no longer a monopoly nation with spheres of influence. It also does not suck the life of latino americans since that population is low in the U.K, either your thinking of the U.S or fail to realize that englad is a literal ocean away.

    • @michealmcveigh
      @michealmcveigh Před 3 lety +62

      I’m an African Canadian I born in a hospital in Kathmandu such a beautiful country

    • @seanwood8883
      @seanwood8883 Před 3 lety +24

      Wow, what a story, and what an hero too 👏

  • @mabindrasubba3575
    @mabindrasubba3575 Před 4 lety +4077

    I am a Ex British Gurkha Soldier and proud of everything, everything

    • @Modelstl063
      @Modelstl063 Před 4 lety +305

      Mabindra Subba our country should have given you automatic citizenship

    • @alfonsonussbaumer3485
      @alfonsonussbaumer3485 Před 4 lety +86

      Greatest people

    • @minstrelofMir
      @minstrelofMir Před 4 lety +54

      thank you,respect ...

    • @praetorxian
      @praetorxian Před 4 lety +70

      Emiliano Zapata OK ‘Zapata’, I’m sure your Spanish Conquistador forefathers had zero blood on their hands...

    • @davidwillis44
      @davidwillis44 Před 4 lety +13

      @@RyanCantBall we americans dont care if our enemies think we are genocidal. Hes speaking from fear. If he thinks yall bad he definitely dont want to see is coming.

  • @oscarthegrouch8992
    @oscarthegrouch8992 Před rokem +80

    As a retired US Navy SEAL I have always had mad respect for the Nepali Gurkha- this video is a great tribute to these fine young warriors 🇺🇸 🇳🇵

  • @impracticaltactics
    @impracticaltactics Před 2 lety +282

    I worked with some Gurkhas when I was in the middle east. An outstanding group of military professionals. I thank them for the work they did with us 🇺🇸🇳🇵

    • @SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH
      @SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH Před rokem

      These Ghurka boys are just as fanatic as the Hitler Youth and ready to blindly execute any order to go and kill someone, the Empire doesn't like; watch video "Octogon The Empire of Darkness" on channel "Giureh".

    • @sebby324
      @sebby324 Před rokem

      🇬🇧

    • @HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESH
      @HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESH Před rokem

      Good slavee army

    • @stefthorman8548
      @stefthorman8548 Před rokem

      @@HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESH cope harder, i guess the French foreign legion is also an "slave army" to you, not like the army of your country is as good.

  • @MundoYui
    @MundoYui Před 3 lety +1161

    "If a man says he isn't afraid at war, he's either lying or he's a Gurkha"

    • @DiegoPerez-kf3fs
      @DiegoPerez-kf3fs Před 2 lety +20

      Dying*

    • @raghavjajoo1047
      @raghavjajoo1047 Před 2 lety +56

      Said by Sir Same Manekshaw former indian general of army 🇳🇵🇮🇳

    • @Userpj001
      @Userpj001 Před 2 lety +21

      By Sam Manekshaw , Chief of INDIAN Army Staff 🇮🇳❤️🇮🇳

    • @nishantroy4271
      @nishantroy4271 Před 2 lety +33

      I've seen some Gurkhas during my service. These guys face death with a smile on their faces. I pity the enemy who got to face them

    • @grimaldo99
      @grimaldo99 Před 2 lety +7

      B.S. nobody is afraid of war!!! But everybody is afraid of dying!!! I dont care who you are.

  • @mshatters28
    @mshatters28 Před 4 lety +1999

    The finest soldiers and most polite men, respect from Oxford.

    • @EarthAngel504
      @EarthAngel504 Před 4 lety +54

      No they're simply Slaves willing to die for a Colonizing Queen who subjugated them.

    • @jannydj2393
      @jannydj2393 Před 4 lety +9

      Jaygo ok

    • @alecblunden8615
      @alecblunden8615 Před 4 lety +135

      @@EarthAngel504 They are respected volunteers in both British and Indian service. You,on the other hand, are just plain sick. Grow up.

    • @elliotwhite8671
      @elliotwhite8671 Před 4 lety +54

      @@EarthAngel504 best soldiers I've ever met, and since when were slaves willing?

    • @EthanThomson
      @EthanThomson Před 4 lety +42

      @@EarthAngel504 nobody held a gun to their head and forced them into service. even at the start of Gurkha service in the british army, they were volunteers

  • @manjulataupadhyay7910
    @manjulataupadhyay7910 Před 9 měsíci +14

    My name is yuvraj from India 🇮🇳 They are also In Indian Army from above 100 years Called "The Gorkha Regiment"

  • @DrumsTheWord
    @DrumsTheWord Před rokem +12

    16:56 was real friendship. I love it.

  • @thelugoffgamecock792
    @thelugoffgamecock792 Před 4 lety +1050

    I serve here in America with several Nepalese Soldiers. Incredible warriors. I would fight alongside of them anywhere at anytime! Very humble people as well.

  • @Ash26Ken13
    @Ash26Ken13 Před 3 lety +1706

    I'm a US Army, Retired, Master Sergeant and watching the raw emotions of these young men who were selected I became emotional. God Bless these young Gurkha warriors.

    • @devilsgaming8186
      @devilsgaming8186 Před 3 lety +17

      Yes it's very emotional indeed , when we remember those days

    • @Love.life.ashigzoya
      @Love.life.ashigzoya Před 2 lety +20

      Colonial legacy and exploitation of poverty . Shame to British .

    • @Ash26Ken13
      @Ash26Ken13 Před 2 lety +71

      @@Love.life.ashigzoya I am sure the Gurkhas and their families would disagree with you sir.

    • @patrickjeow
      @patrickjeow Před 2 lety +43

      @@Love.life.ashigzoya No body force them to join. Is an honour to serve in one of the best army and I am sure you don’t understand.

    • @tamkin007
      @tamkin007 Před 2 lety +11

      @@Love.life.ashigzoya you forgot to mention India. And Nobody is asking them to join. I'm sure you will donate to them so they don't feel the need to join.....

  • @bosvigos9165
    @bosvigos9165 Před 4 měsíci +12

    My dad was a WO1 RSM. His WW2 was Burma. He said always that the Gurkhas were utterly fearless, always so respectful, and full of humour and warmth. He said it was his great privilege to have served with them.

  • @scottmurray5600
    @scottmurray5600 Před 2 lety +43

    They are the warmest, funniest, soulful, generous and genuine folk I've ever met. I keep meeting them in Yorkshire at bike rallies.

  • @shuvamgautam1794
    @shuvamgautam1794 Před 4 lety +779

    the boy at 12:29 wearing hoodi is my elder brother i am soo proud of him

    • @chucklebutt4470
      @chucklebutt4470 Před 4 lety +20

      That's so awesome. :) Is English taught in schools in Nepal at a young age? I imagine access to schools is limited.

    • @TheRealBleach
      @TheRealBleach Před 3 lety +4

      Nice

    • @binodshrestha1703
      @binodshrestha1703 Před 3 lety +33

      @@chucklebutt4470 it is like a normal schools yes they teach english from nursery

    • @GR7M_
      @GR7M_ Před 3 lety +6

      @@nadlax5920 they way he text proved that he doesn't speak fluently,that should be good enough.

    • @heisenberg1725
      @heisenberg1725 Před 3 lety +1

      Rojan thapa haina

  • @walterbatch5296
    @walterbatch5296 Před 4 lety +910

    THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A HOME FOR THESE BRAVE AND LOYAL MEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THIS COUNTRY.

    • @CoolnCarin5241
      @CoolnCarin5241 Před 4 lety +8

      @james taylor Yes, Thnak You Sir. I believer her father served with the Gorkha Rifles and she grew up around bases. So, she had the utmost respect for the Gurkhas. A very sad state of affair, while people from other countries got Visas handed out to them for free. Our Gurkha brothers, despite shedding their sweat and blood for decades, still struggled to get a Citizienship.

    • @Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab
      @Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab Před 4 lety +27

      Their amazing sacrifices and bravery go largely ignored yet we let all sorts of riff-raff into the UK who only intend us harm: These men's only crime is to be associated with the British Army which seems to be a dirty word amongst the metropolitan elite. These guys are welcome to have a drink with me anytime.👍🏻

    • @temptemp4174
      @temptemp4174 Před 4 lety

      Walter Batch
      no, no brown kick em out
      -BNP

    • @FlgOff044038
      @FlgOff044038 Před 4 lety +2

      They are welcome in Australia.

    • @tsar_zo8007
      @tsar_zo8007 Před 4 lety +3

      @@CoolnCarin5241 Nope, whites don't have it easy either. It's the brown refugees Muslims that have it easy

  • @adityanair3673
    @adityanair3673 Před 2 lety +30

    In India there is a Famous Quote " If A Person Says He is Not afraid of Dying Either he is Lying or He is a Gorkha "

    • @pking987
      @pking987 Před rokem

      That was Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's saying...

    • @vishwaskarmarkar9932
      @vishwaskarmarkar9932 Před měsícem

      It was late FM Sam Bahadur, Manekshaw who first said it.

  • @DoomsdayIsComing73
    @DoomsdayIsComing73 Před rokem +22

    Retired Airborne Ranger. Having served in the 75th Ranger Regiment in various capacities throughout my career, being tested over and over again, watching these young men being tested, and rising to the challenge, brings so much emotion up within me. The pure emotion that is evident in these young warriors brings tears of joy to my eyes. The Gurkhas are a storied and very respected unit, and those who earn the privilege of calling themselves Ghurkas are true warriors! God be with these men.. Rangers Lead The Way!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🫡🫡🫡

  • @satwikaman2708
    @satwikaman2708 Před 4 lety +184

    They are so so polite. They even address the reporter as Ma'am. Believe me, they are like this all through their lives.

  • @paulwhiting7893
    @paulwhiting7893 Před 4 lety +172

    As a veteran i can always remember the gurkhas as the best fighting force we have the privilege to serve alongside. Also i always have the greatest respect for them .

  • @brianfreeman8290
    @brianfreeman8290 Před rokem +14

    I watch with tears in my eyes. I've spent time in Nepal, also have served on attachment to the Gurkha. My love and admiration exceeds my power of expression. Namaste.

  • @stevelee4952
    @stevelee4952 Před rokem +50

    My son is an officer in the Ghurka Rifles and is never surprised by these wonderful men and their absolute devotion to Britain.

    • @rabbitazteca23
      @rabbitazteca23 Před 11 měsíci

      We are NOT Britsh both genetically and culturally. We do it bc life back home is impoverished. Sorry but i don't have enough loyalty to a foreign country to die for it with no compensation. Surely u understand.

    • @LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk
      @LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk Před 25 dny

      You take starving people and abuse them for your wars. Typical English cur behaviour.

  • @SpikeyOfficial
    @SpikeyOfficial Před 3 lety +1040

    Every British person worth their salt knows how amazing and appreciated the Gurkhas are to us all. You are all warriors and deserve the upmost respect

    • @Oscarcat2212
      @Oscarcat2212 Před 2 lety +14

      The whole world regard them with respect both for their fighting skills and for their integrity.

    • @bobwin1307
      @bobwin1307 Před 2 lety +23

      After they risked their lives for your country. What does your people mean for their country? All these years these Gurkha fight for your country why is it their country is still poor? British are abusing these people.

    • @Oscarcat2212
      @Oscarcat2212 Před 2 lety +17

      @@bobwin1307 Yours is the first negative comment.

    • @antonioinoa6961
      @antonioinoa6961 Před 2 lety +26

      @@bobwin1307 the British owe them nothing. It's all a contract. For serving on behalf of the British Army and possibly dying for Them, in exchange you get free passage into living in the UK indefinitely. Seems pretty fair. The internal problems of nepal is not the the UK'S problem.

    • @leafysfishing
      @leafysfishing Před 2 lety +7

      Yep 100% respect to the gurkas.. been with with us 200 years

  • @vickersvc
    @vickersvc Před 4 lety +187

    I am ex military, and i am so very proud of the young men from Nepal, they should all have automatic citizenship after their service.

    • @Whoami691
      @Whoami691 Před 3 lety +20

      They do. As do their families.

    • @benz4399
      @benz4399 Před 2 lety +13

      And should get equal pay and pensions

    • @Demun1649
      @Demun1649 Před rokem

      They don't all get it, nor do their families. This Tory government is applying their racist regulations to keep as many of the Nepalese out. They don't want more brown-skinned people in their lovely, white nation.

    • @simonvance8054
      @simonvance8054 Před rokem

      💯🎯

  • @KingSloth
    @KingSloth Před 2 lety +13

    Ex Army here and currently serving in the RAF. Some of the best soliders I ever worked with were Gurkas. Dedicated to working and getting the mission completed. Respect to all that join for Nepal.

  • @Dianchi
    @Dianchi Před rokem +4

    Very old Brit here. May your God Bless You. We love all our service men and women but we have a special place in our hearts for The Ghurkas.

  • @MarkAndreasJones
    @MarkAndreasJones Před 4 lety +545

    Utmost respect for these guys. A regiment I would always be very glad to have alongside me.

    • @thatkoalabear
      @thatkoalabear Před 4 lety +6

      Mark Jones that’s right mate 🤩👍🏻👍🏻 I agree much respect for these men and the UK

    • @abhyudaysinghparmar6055
      @abhyudaysinghparmar6055 Před 4 lety

      Yeah Himalayan dogs r of top notch quality, recommended to everyone

    • @SakuraChan-hr4xt
      @SakuraChan-hr4xt Před 4 lety +1

      @@abhyudaysinghparmar6055 dogs? What?

    • @abhyudaysinghparmar6055
      @abhyudaysinghparmar6055 Před 4 lety

      @@SakuraChan-hr4xt see ppl like them r the very reason for colonization of indian subcontinent.

    • @aniruddpokhrel3168
      @aniruddpokhrel3168 Před 4 lety +5

      @@abhyudaysinghparmar6055 bruh, you have a serious mental condition or you are a serious dumb internet geek.

  • @camrenwick
    @camrenwick Před 3 lety +638

    I'm a veteran now. When I was serving in the British Army. One word comes to mind about the Gurkhas: "Excellent"

    • @selwynowen6213
      @selwynowen6213 Před 2 lety +7

      Respect

    • @SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH
      @SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH Před rokem

      These Ghurka boys are just as fanatic as the Hitler Youth and ready to blindly execute any order to go and kill someone, the Empire doesn't like; watch video "Octogon The Empire of Darkness" on channel "Giureh".

    • @quackatoa6105
      @quackatoa6105 Před rokem

      you murdered kids. you're a disgrace to our country

    • @selwynowen6213
      @selwynowen6213 Před rokem +8

      @@jochenarweiler9909 this journey for these young men is a big life changing experience for them. I take it that you didn’t serve in the forces, with that attitude towards these men. As all of the men and women who served have nothing but respect for these men.

    • @HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESH
      @HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESH Před rokem

      Good slavess too

  • @nomadicsoul34
    @nomadicsoul34 Před rokem +11

    I love the Gurkhas, so proud to have them as part of the British nation! Great people and great warriors. A credit to both nations !

  • @papasgrogreens9054
    @papasgrogreens9054 Před rokem +14

    That literally broke my heart to hear that there whole family depends on them to make it being that it will change there lives for the best, and to find out only 4% out of 10 thousand only make it, DAMN!!!

  • @Harrythepot
    @Harrythepot Před 4 lety +408

    These guys are what our army needs. They want to be here! Massive respect! My brother served alongside gurkas in Afghanistan they are nails!! The yanks loved them as well.

    • @patmooney1407
      @patmooney1407 Před 4 lety +22

      Harrythepot: Yessir, can confirm, yankee approved.

    • @EarthAngel504
      @EarthAngel504 Před 4 lety +24

      Lets be honest dude.. These are Slaves who are now fighting and willing to die for a White Queen and her White country men way on the other side of the world who they'd never meet or be allowed to migrate to, because they were subjugated and colonized long time ago..

    • @harrysparke6277
      @harrysparke6277 Před 4 lety +34

      Jaygo how are they slaves if they chose to join the army and are payed to do it? Think

    • @EarthAngel504
      @EarthAngel504 Před 4 lety +8

      @@harrysparke6277 You're telling me to think, when you are the one who spelled paid, "payed" lmao.

    • @liammorris1018
      @liammorris1018 Před 4 lety +33

      @@EarthAngel504 Or they are offered the chance at a better life due to a remarkable legacy left behind from their forefathers due to their amazing fighting prowess a legacy that in turn has produced some of the finest fighting men the world has ever seen. I'm betting you're an over-priviledged ethnic minority bitter at the country you were born in for providing you with greater opportunities, opportunities you snubbed your nose at and now take it out on others for taking the opportunities provided too them.

  • @bro-ob8fu
    @bro-ob8fu Před 4 lety +780

    "The politest of soldiers, the most ferocious of fighters"

    • @legstitchedtigerftw2455
      @legstitchedtigerftw2455 Před 4 lety +2

      bro afghans wipe there ass with gurkas

    • @sam-2341
      @sam-2341 Před 4 lety +1

      LegStitchedTiger Ftw 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @yousonrai3933
      @yousonrai3933 Před 4 lety

      bro namamdmmdms

    • @peanutdust1053
      @peanutdust1053 Před 4 lety +21

      @@legstitchedtigerftw2455 I thought afgans used there hands to wipe their arse.

    • @merrick6484
      @merrick6484 Před 4 lety +10

      No Afghan can wipe their asses, unless they took the American boot from it first.

  • @ypsilon5277
    @ypsilon5277 Před rokem +11

    I was attached to the 1st 2nd Gurkha Brigade in Malaya and Singapore......The most incredible and courageous men in the world. An experience never to be forgotten. They deserve the respect and admiration afforded them......

  • @maxheadroom8765
    @maxheadroom8765 Před 2 lety +15

    I feel so proud and honoured that these lovely people choose us, their young men are a great addition to our armed forces. Of course, the flip side is they also get a huge amount of payback from the UK for their families and lives in general. I wish that our own people were half as decent and honourable as these loyal people are. As an Ex-Serviceman, I salute you.

  • @silvertain1978
    @silvertain1978 Před 4 lety +116

    worked along side these lads numerous times, so nice and polite from sgt major down even to me as a private , to think the UK treated the Ghurka veterans the way they did for years is a disgrace!

  • @bearsagainstevil
    @bearsagainstevil Před 4 lety +186

    we are so lucky to have these wonderful people willing to join the British army, I would give any Gurkha uk citizenship if they wanted it you are our brothers

    • @amiirabarka9448
      @amiirabarka9448 Před 3 lety +6

      british isn’t a race it’s an empire or kingdom you are not british by blood even if you live in the uk you do a dna test you will be English welsh or Scottish maybe mixed with other Europeans or anyone really in 2020, the british empire is not a race anyone can be british and anyone can join the british army or fight alongside it. I will join british army in future.

    • @mr.8999
      @mr.8999 Před 3 lety +12

      @@amiirabarka9448 he never said it was a race

    • @satanicboxer562
      @satanicboxer562 Před rokem

      No not anyone can be British it’s not your right.The the problem with this country today you have too many people calling themselves British when they haven’t done or do anything to justify the title.I’ll not listen to any foreigner telling me what it is to be British thanks .

  • @kulchetri6372
    @kulchetri6372 Před rokem +7

    One of the bravest soliders in the world 🌎🌎🌍
    Proud to be a Gorkha ✊

  • @Hennaf16
    @Hennaf16 Před rokem +2

    You men are so brave. This video made me so emotional, you can see how much it means it each and every one of them. I highly respect all of you, thank you for keeping us safe.

  • @capowable
    @capowable Před 4 lety +276

    Wow. “Son is always better than the father” At a leadership course they said always push the next generation to be better.

    • @Arcaryon
      @Arcaryon Před 4 lety +3

      Aye. That one was impressive.

    • @ducc995
      @ducc995 Před 4 lety +5

      Yes, that's true. We're highly pressured to do best, I don't know a single Nepali person who hasn't taken the 11+ exam. Oh, and one more thing: if you're a boy, you'll get [slightly] sexist comments, like "Only girls cry" and "Boys aren't stagefright" and well, no boy wants to be classified as a girl here.

    • @thisisntsergio1352
      @thisisntsergio1352 Před 4 lety +13

      My father was better than my grandfather.
      I am better than my father.
      My son will be better than me.
      Hopefully.
      Poor men can only get richer.
      Rich men can only get richer.
      But rich men weren't always rich.
      Their sons have always been rich.
      That is why poor sons are better than their fathers.
      The mindset of poor men has more room for improvement.
      My father knows this. I know this.
      My son will know this.

    • @DeDaux
      @DeDaux Před 3 lety

      @@ducc995 its not just Nepal

    • @williamwallace4080
      @williamwallace4080 Před 2 lety

      @@thisisntsergio1352 That's how I feel. I wasn't born rich but well-off. My father works at the European Space Agency, my grandfather never finished school (also due to the war). They are/were both hardworking and intelligent. I'm as intelligent but I work a lot less than them because my life doesn't depend on it. Hopefully I'll be able to change. I studied a lot until 18 and then I sort of let go.

  • @merrick926
    @merrick926 Před 4 lety +223

    i work with a lot of Nepali. they are so nice and respectful.

  • @MelanieMaguire
    @MelanieMaguire Před 11 měsíci +3

    Legendary elite forces. Thanks and much respect from Gloucestershire, UK.

  • @Wankshaftsbury
    @Wankshaftsbury Před 2 lety +9

    Great documentary, the Ghurkas are something special. Seeing how they attain the name is a real insight into the recruitment and training process.

  • @rudeboystu69
    @rudeboystu69 Před 4 lety +1052

    I heard that during the Falklands war, Argentinian soldiers surrendered en masse when they heard the Gurkhas were coming.

    • @shawnryan2197
      @shawnryan2197 Před 4 lety +13

      @Anya Gurung Did your father use his semi auto FN FAL or did he take a full auto FN FAL from the Argentine soldiers?

    • @Ladjoke
      @Ladjoke Před 4 lety +171

      I think there is a video on youtube from the Falklands about the Gurkhas. After they climbed a massive mountain they get the news that the Argentinians have surrendered and they all look so sad cause they had been looking forward to fight.

    • @dbdb9334
      @dbdb9334 Před 4 lety +18

      @@shawnryan2197 The British forces used the L1A1 SLR

    • @dbdb9334
      @dbdb9334 Před 4 lety +13

      It was the Paras and commandos they surrendered too. But i see your point.

    • @sandeshlimbu2055
      @sandeshlimbu2055 Před 4 lety +18

      Yes bro
      Soo nowadays Argentina hates Nepalese 😁😁😁

  • @greyman6353
    @greyman6353 Před 4 lety +30

    With the lack of nutrition, almost no healthcare, daily hardship and back breaking labour these young men have been survivors since birth.

  • @brendandoherty7819
    @brendandoherty7819 Před 2 lety +1

    That was great to watch, thank you for the upload 😀

  • @TheBluebomber23
    @TheBluebomber23 Před 2 lety +5

    U.S veteran here, never had the opportunity to serve next to them, but nothing but respect.

  • @marvinc999
    @marvinc999 Před 4 lety +348

    The only 'foreigners' whom the British would never DREAM of calling 'foreigners' !

    • @FlgOff044038
      @FlgOff044038 Před 4 lety +14

      The British rejected their settlement, Australia welcomed them.

    • @marvinc999
      @marvinc999 Před 4 lety +17

      @@FlgOff044038
      "The British rejected their settlement,"
      Oddly enough, I don't recall my being consulted.............................
      So, WHICH 'British' are you referring to, I wonder ? In any case, you ARE rather missing the point !

    • @meromayabeylghtkokhairehor5828
      @meromayabeylghtkokhairehor5828 Před 4 lety +2

      @@FlgOff044038 lmfao jokes if britains reject then y they helping nepal get your thick head right

  • @customer7903
    @customer7903 Před 3 lety +183

    My father was a British naval doctor during the second world war in the Far East and never spoke of his experiences there apart from his respect and admiration for the Gurkas and saw them in action. While I did not join the military my memory of his words have stayed with me over 50 years later and I also admire and support these wonderful people. Thank you

  • @u.b.gurung-travelvideo4469

    Thank you so much for posting this great and amazing video of the young Gurkhas. Congratulation on your successful achievement.

  • @simonvance8054
    @simonvance8054 Před rokem +6

    I feel sorry for them that their choices are so limited in Nepal…because they seem like great people. Gotta love these guys! The 14 Peaks documentary brought me here, which is about a former Gurkha who broke 6 world records climbing the 14 highest mountains in 6 months and 6 days. Not only that he risked his life rescuing two other climbers who were in serious trouble…saying that while he was in the military no one got left behind. A testimony to his amazing courage, integrity and strength of character. One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen and I highly recommend everyone to see this…

  • @biswashgurung89
    @biswashgurung89 Před 4 lety +196

    The emotions on these young men tells thousands stories.

  • @mrwideboy
    @mrwideboy Před 4 lety +163

    Be british, i have so much respect for the Nepalese people. They are all wellcome in the uk. Love you nepal

    • @benz4399
      @benz4399 Před 2 lety +1

      And yea pay these Gorkha soldiers same as British soldiers. These are not your Colonial slaves

  • @philliphall8792
    @philliphall8792 Před 2 lety +4

    So proud we have these brave loyal warriors in our military....👍🇬🇧

  • @joseguilhermesoares543
    @joseguilhermesoares543 Před 2 lety +19

    Went to visit The Gurkha Museum in Winchester and the lady in the entrance asked me if I knew what a Gurkha was? I answered that it was a guy this high (my arm extended near my shoulders) with a kukri knife and very dangerous. She just answered "Welcome" . I just never get tired of hearing stories about the Gurkhas. Best Regards from Brazil.

    • @joandar1
      @joandar1 Před rokem

      Jose, I do not know if this is true or a wild story, it goes along these lines.
      There is a bunch of Gurkha Soldiers preparing for a mission that they have to be flown to, when asked if they were willing to jump out of the plane there was a short conversation between the Gurkha's and they said yes we will jump as long as the plane is no higher than 200 feet above the ground! They then found out that the plane had to be higher than that and they were reluctant. They were then told they would have Parachutes and all was good with the Gurkha soldiers then. I am sure this was a joke, however their Bravery is without Question in my thoughts.
      John, Australia.
      PS 200 Feet is about 61 Meters.

  • @willytheekid
    @willytheekid Před 4 lety +86

    One of the most loved and respected fighting forces in the world!
    Kia Kaha! Much respect from your friends New Zealand ❤

  • @Tana1499
    @Tana1499 Před 3 lety +316

    I was privileged enough to help teach a gurkha company scuba diving in Borneo, although I myself am British. A fantastic sense of humour to a man; among the nicest, friendliest and most accepting group of people I've ever met - the major even paid for my drinks on the final night when we all went to the bar! The UK is truly lucky to have such fearsome professional warriors defending her. However, it must be said that as scary as they can be on land, water may be their achilles heel ahaha

    • @ellas9206
      @ellas9206 Před rokem +3

      My impression of them was exactly the same.

    • @davidwillby3305
      @davidwillby3305 Před rokem +1

      @Matko Mezulić They do give them and their families citizenship

    • @quiet7632
      @quiet7632 Před rokem

      @@davidwillby3305 lol. Look up the, as expected at this point, scummy treatment of Gorkha vets by the British.

  • @VishalVerma-uc4oy
    @VishalVerma-uc4oy Před 2 lety +19

    "If someone tells you that he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a GURKHA" Field Marshall SAM MANEKSHAW

  • @opticnerve8927
    @opticnerve8927 Před rokem +3

    These lads are what made GB 🇬🇧 I know a few of these guys from rugby days honest, smart, tough best guys to have with you in a tight spot.

  • @saugat1nonly488
    @saugat1nonly488 Před 4 lety +1971

    British Mentality: We couldn’t colonize them, let’s recruit them.

    • @alanandconnielast
      @alanandconnielast Před 4 lety +72

      Not really, they won the war.

    • @sushanthmg885
      @sushanthmg885 Před 4 lety +172

      Untold Story they won a war but they didn’t conquer Nepal nor colonized it. And his comment mentions about can’t colonize not won or lose war. They were impressed so they decided to make a treaty and recruit them. The treaty is sugauly treaty you can search.

    • @yangerjamir0906
      @yangerjamir0906 Před 4 lety +40

      I would say that's smart thinking. The loyalty of the Gorkhas to the British AF is legendary.

    • @DEEN133
      @DEEN133 Před 4 lety +12

      Positive thinking 😁🇬🇧

    • @minimeme020
      @minimeme020 Před 4 lety +38

      British mentality....f*ck their good, want them on our side next time. Ultimate sign of respect imho.

  • @DrumsTheWord
    @DrumsTheWord Před 2 lety +464

    Superb soldiers. Wonderfully humble and sweet people. Teenagers unlike those in Britain...these young lads could really educate the teenagers here. I am very proud that these soldiers choose to live and fight here. You are very welcome.

    • @prayul69
      @prayul69 Před 2 lety +1

      Hm

    • @kevnwarriner8819
      @kevnwarriner8819 Před 2 lety +10

      It depends on the Teenagers, when I was in Britain in the 80's and 90's while serving in the US Army I met some hard working young Men and Women who were humble and eager to learn and there still are some like that, but that's probably because they were brought up properly and not (As my Grandfather, a WW2 Army Officer would say) dragged up or not given the guidance and discipline that they need from a young age

    • @aymonfoxc1442
      @aymonfoxc1442 Před 2 lety +15

      @@kevnwarriner8819 Good on you for not giving in to 'ageism' against the young. I think that there will always be good young people, just as there always has been.
      Most Iraq and Afghanistan veterans volunteered knowing that they would go to war afterall, and everybody then was saying that young people have no respect and are selfish.
      Many in the older generations naturally turn against youth; it’s just nature and humanity's inert tribalism at work. People tend to be drawn to similarity and dislike difference.

    • @lesleymcshanemitchell9651
      @lesleymcshanemitchell9651 Před 2 lety +3

      Indeed Ive always said 2 years National Service for British Teenagers.. Part of it by being trained By a Gurka. Disciple/Courage/Intergrity. Well respect them

    • @executivepreviledge
      @executivepreviledge Před 2 lety

      Please don't mention our young ones aka teenagers. Don't let me start....please I beg of you lolol.

  • @StrawberrySunday212
    @StrawberrySunday212 Před rokem

    Much respect to these young men. Fine soldiers and warriors. Thank you for your service 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @aaronfricker2526
    @aaronfricker2526 Před rokem +3

    My father was in the british military and has the upmost respect for the ghurkas, and i do too.
    He told me a story where him and a few of his buddies were travelling by vehicle, whilst they took an hour break, a squad of ghurkas marched past. 6 hours later, after driving for hours, they passed the same group of ghurkas, still marching at the same speed. He explained that it must be humanly impossible for them to have been so far ahead whilst they were driving so long. He told me that out of all of the people he had the pleasure to experience and meet, the ghurkas were the most motivating and inspiring. He said their respect for britain and their role was far greater than any local GB soldier. Respect to the ghurkas, the best.

  • @prasun911
    @prasun911 Před 4 lety +423

    as a nepali, this comment section almost made me tear up 💙

    • @genderfluidsneutral4591
      @genderfluidsneutral4591 Před 3 lety +12

      maybe, god knows what the current government thinks. praise to Gurkha

    • @gho95
      @gho95 Před 3 lety +24

      As a Brit I can only respect you and your people. You lot are alright in our eyes

    • @straightsilver3823
      @straightsilver3823 Před 3 lety +12

      Love from Australia.

    • @elkaotik6790
      @elkaotik6790 Před 2 lety +17

      The Gurkhas and Nepalese people will forever be respected by the british people and for very good reason.

    • @deanfernandez3118
      @deanfernandez3118 Před 2 lety +6

      @@elkaotik6790 Thanks mate greetings from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️🇬🇧

  • @thischarmingman2990
    @thischarmingman2990 Před 4 lety +106

    It’s lovely to see the love for the Gurkhas still strong from the uk people. Respect

  • @johnmarshall5266
    @johnmarshall5266 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have the up most respect for these warriors, the sacrifices and commitment they go through are unbelievable.
    I joined the British Army in 1984, I just had to go to the local recruiting office, couple of interviews and some tests, and I was in.
    Life changing for these young men.
    Thank you to all who serve.

  • @ralfgroh5967
    @ralfgroh5967 Před rokem

    Very moving as well as informative. Thanks for the presentation.

  • @nigelcarter9503
    @nigelcarter9503 Před 4 lety +62

    I also have the utmost respect for these guys. Servants of the Queen and, have given us undying service to the UK. I could not do their selection to join. We owe them a debt of gratitude.

  • @rebeccamcgibbon3922
    @rebeccamcgibbon3922 Před 3 lety +14

    As a born and bred Brit, I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all the Gurkhas that have chosen to fight with the British. I'm so immensely proud of you and you deserve every respect. Much Love xx

  • @mikeraccooneyes4509
    @mikeraccooneyes4509 Před rokem +1

    An excellent video, I truly enjoyed it!

  • @DavidGirling
    @DavidGirling Před 10 měsíci +3

    My Dad fought in WWII and said that he only felt safe when the Gurkhas were alongside him, lovely people, always polite, always helpful, and brave beyond words.

  • @tofu_desu8574
    @tofu_desu8574 Před 3 lety +119

    It brings tears to my eyes watching this, the amount of hard work is immense.

    • @pbird5351
      @pbird5351 Před rokem +1

      @17:32 is the best. The pride and happiness just comes pouring through the screen.

    • @frannieswannie6046
      @frannieswannie6046 Před rokem

      agreed. greetings from south africa

  • @bluelinc
    @bluelinc Před 4 lety +79

    My father fought with them in the first world war and was full of admiration for them. I agree that they should have automatic citizenship if they want it

  • @alanvaughan6531
    @alanvaughan6531 Před rokem

    Lovely presentation!! My Father who was a tank commander in the Granadier Gaurds amoured division in WW2 used to sing the praises of the Gurkhas. I always remember those words and take a great interest in the welfare of those great LOYAL WARRIORS!!

  • @llew777
    @llew777 Před rokem +2

    Respect, Dedication ,Bravery/ not mention hard work, watching this vid felt proud for these young men

  • @wooooo0oo
    @wooooo0oo Před 3 lety +193

    my dad was a gurkha (now retired) and he always tells me stories about how hard he had to work to become one. i owe all my respect to my dad, he joined the gurkhas at 17, left home at 18 and worked so hard to bring me and my mother to the UK. i have a long line of family from the gurkhas, from both of my grandpas to my uncles. maddening respect to all of them.

    • @buzakchini
      @buzakchini Před rokem

      Your Father was slave of UK

    • @davidmarjason4222
      @davidmarjason4222 Před rokem

      You be joining the Gurkhas one day? 😏

    • @archiemitchell8426
      @archiemitchell8426 Před rokem +2

      You're more than welcome, young man. Served beside Gurkhas in Far East. Great soldiers. Great friends but BAD ENEMIES.

    • @paultonks6956
      @paultonks6956 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Huge respect to your father for his service and devotion to duty and his family.

    • @archiemitchell8426
      @archiemitchell8426 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Served beside them, fantastic soldiers and also GREAT PEOPLE.

  • @walterbatch5296
    @walterbatch5296 Před 4 lety +47

    GREAT TO HAVE SUCH BRAVE AND LOYAL MEN IN OUR BRITISH ARMED FORCES. LONG MAY THEY SURVIVE.

  • @ronaldwilkin5662
    @ronaldwilkin5662 Před rokem +2

    Incredible set of lads I’m so glad they are on our side and I’m very very proud of the Gurkha,s

  • @Norosco4u
    @Norosco4u Před 16 dny +1

    18:37 you can see the pride in his eyes, I love it.

  • @tombucci3015
    @tombucci3015 Před 4 lety +88

    As a young man I'm always happy when i see young people striving to succeed. I wish you all the very best in life. Love from Nigeria

    • @DrumsTheWord
      @DrumsTheWord Před 2 lety +1

      Fair play to you too, Tom. Wise words indeed.

  • @generaladvance5812
    @generaladvance5812 Před 4 lety +116

    These men are incredible. Glad to have them with us. It was a disgrace that at one time they didn't get automatic right to live with us too.

    • @whatthearthur8660
      @whatthearthur8660 Před 4 lety +13

      The government rather give pakistan more options

    • @richardpatten4609
      @richardpatten4609 Před 4 lety +1

      Agreed! They at least deserve the respect of being given citizenship of the country they fight for. Maybe they do now, I don't know. I would hope that they do have that right now!

    • @richardpatten4609
      @richardpatten4609 Před 4 lety

      My reply was to Dave Moore!

    • @greywolf271
      @greywolf271 Před 3 lety

      @@whatthearthur8660 Yep. Or the Saudis

  • @rhondakennedy819
    @rhondakennedy819 Před rokem

    Thank you for your service. Be safe out there people. Love to all

  • @davidsweeney4021
    @davidsweeney4021 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic lads, just to go through all that to join. And yes I've heard/read/seen about all those VCs. I have so much respect for these men! Grateful to JL for getting their pensions sorted

  • @elcid5447
    @elcid5447 Před 3 lety +37

    My father served in Burma during WW2 and he told me that these were the best fighting troops in the world and the ones you would want fighting by your side. Polite, respectful and deadly.

  • @NickMusselle
    @NickMusselle Před 4 lety +42

    Worked with these guys a few times on ops, fantastic sense of humour, plus their goat curries are second to none, respect.

  • @k.s1127
    @k.s1127 Před 7 měsíci +2

    It's not that they want to join British army but rather its one of the ways from which they can improve their life and their family life but the passion and the rage in their blood that's not something you see anywhere in the World.
    Just a proud Nepali.

  • @benzei2003
    @benzei2003 Před 3 lety +74

    I have been with them on a mission once and I was really impressed. Not only excellent soldiers, they are extremely humble and united

  • @scottmurray5600
    @scottmurray5600 Před 3 lety +41

    Every time I meet a Gurkha soldier(or ex soldier) I am overwhelmed by their modesty, polite attitude and friendliness. Wonderful banter and warm hearts. I hope the new recruits thoroughly enjoy their time in the British Army.

  • @timmardon6161
    @timmardon6161 Před 2 měsíci

    That was an excellent presentation many thx. As an ex Blues and Royal WO I had the pleasure a few times in my 23 year career of working with these men and every time was an absolute pleasure.

  • @richardt3041
    @richardt3041 Před rokem +1

    Their commitment and fighting skill is legendary we are proud to have them on our side

  • @robertnewell4054
    @robertnewell4054 Před 4 lety +210

    Appreciate the irony of a Scotsman being tasked as Officer In Command of English Language

    • @RS-jh2kl
      @RS-jh2kl Před 4 lety +13

      They couldn't find an Englishman since Scot and Gurkhas serve in disproportionate amounts.

    • @robertnewell4054
      @robertnewell4054 Před 4 lety +9

      @H.W Bullion ...... incorrect Sir. The Scotts have purposely tweaked & torqued the language to fit their
      “Irritation” with the English. Example: Laird, Blether, Wheesht ,Greet, Crabbit, Eedjit, Mingin', Swatch ..... are all uniquely Scotts English.

    • @robertnewell4054
      @robertnewell4054 Před 4 lety +5

      @H.W Bullion ..... A better example would’ve been a Jamaican Rude•Boy..... or a Aussie Bogan. English is a language that was forced on the Scotts. Their original language is Scottish Gaelic... and as such they use lots of Gaelic & Slang that has created a very unique Scottish form of English. Scotts, Irish, Welsh, Manx, Devon, etc are Celts. Be careful for the PLAB on the floor

    • @robertnewell4054
      @robertnewell4054 Před 4 lety

      @H.W Bullion ..... nice cut & paste but your cognitive dissonance & need to “feel correct” has only validated everything I stated. It’s okay to admit that your view point was in error & your comparisons were flaccid.

    • @preddes6522
      @preddes6522 Před 3 lety

      @@RS-jh2kl lovely jab back😂

  • @TechGaming45
    @TechGaming45 Před 4 lety +217

    I had the pleasure of serving along side 2 Gurkhas in Iraq.

    • @user-jg6bu2jx8y
      @user-jg6bu2jx8y Před 4 lety +7

      Thank you for you’re service!

    • @atharali1027
      @atharali1027 Před 4 lety +3

      And both are dead now ahhahahah

    • @williamkeith8944
      @williamkeith8944 Před 4 lety +53

      @@atharali1027 is a computer commando with no balls

    • @ripudamankatoch4647
      @ripudamankatoch4647 Před 4 lety +28

      @@williamkeith8944 or you could say he is a computer jihadist

    • @hardmcshaft5665
      @hardmcshaft5665 Před 4 lety +11

      Athar Ali a world with less people with a name like you is what they were fighting for

  • @wolfgang4368x
    @wolfgang4368x Před 10 měsíci +2

    I never was a militarian because I am handicapped since 1965.
    Greetings from Germany.
    I visited Nepal in 1992 for ten days.
    Thanks.

  • @jeffedwards5028
    @jeffedwards5028 Před 2 lety +1

    You are such amazing men and i applaud you so much...Thank you Jeff

  • @nicholasangel4582
    @nicholasangel4582 Před 3 lety +80

    MET THESE GUYS, ELDERS. THE MOST HUMBLE AND RESPECTFUL HUMANS IVE EVER MET.!!

  • @richardsmith553
    @richardsmith553 Před 4 lety +53

    ‘This is a Regiment I deeply respect as one of the best! For me welcomed British citizens and deserving of every benefit that it could bring. Thank you 👍🏻

  • @jamesonlowe7602
    @jamesonlowe7602 Před rokem +7

    I’m a veteran of the U.S. military and I can say that even in America, we speak of the Gurkhas is the highest regard! These men are real life mythical beings! There is so much respect for these soldiers throughout the world. I wish all of them who chose this journey the best.

  • @AG-oz5kl
    @AG-oz5kl Před dnem +1

    I am 16 now I will try to join the British army I hope god bless me in my journey to British army

  • @benstormbadass1936
    @benstormbadass1936 Před 3 lety +143

    Too all Gurkha’s thank you very much for serving Great Britain 🇬🇧 You are great fighters . May God always look over you in battle and protect you . We British people respect you . 🇬🇧🙏🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

    • @usmanhassan7697
      @usmanhassan7697 Před 3 lety +3

      Never walk alone...✌🏾

    • @bigyansubba3223
      @bigyansubba3223 Před 2 lety +1

      You'll Never walk Alone.

    • @leo-rf7ef
      @leo-rf7ef Před rokem +1

      Ur god need gorkha, gorkha don't need anything

    • @lilykhandker4126
      @lilykhandker4126 Před rokem +4

      They do NOT serve. They get paid
      If they wanted to serve they would have joined the Nepalese army

    • @SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH
      @SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH Před rokem

      These Ghurka boys are just as fanatic as the Hitler Youth and ready to blindly execute any order to go and kill someone, the Empire doesn't like; watch video "Octogon The Empire of Darkness" on channel "Giureh".

  • @windbreaker57
    @windbreaker57 Před 4 lety +105

    I'm neither Nepalese nor British, but I love the Gurkhas.

    • @fatboysgarage7984
      @fatboysgarage7984 Před 2 lety +1

      Same. My ex was in the British Army and says the Gurkha are not only feirce fighters in combat, but also some of the most humble people out there.

  • @charleswomack2166
    @charleswomack2166 Před rokem

    A truly well-done documentary! The Gurkhas are certainly bad-ass.

  • @cq6754
    @cq6754 Před rokem

    Awesome Legacy.. SOLDIER ON!!!!!!! FROM A CANADIAN MILITARY FAMILY 🇨🇦

  • @toont6749
    @toont6749 Před 4 lety +54

    True warriors loved and respected by the British our brothers