VALOUR, A History of the Gurkhas,
by E D Smith, with photographic co-ordination by M H Broadway
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Ours is an ex-library copy in transparent protective covering, with usual stamps, stickers, etc. VERY GOOD book in VERY GOOD pri
- Seller
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McCrae, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Spellmount, Staplehurst, Kent, UK - first edition 1997 hardcover, 9" x 11¼", with dust jacket Ours is an ex-library copy in transparent protective covering, with usual stamps, stickers, etc. VERY GOOD book in VERY GOOD price-clipped dust jacket Over 150 b&w photographs, twelve maps, bibliography & index. Since the bloody war between Britain and Nepal in 1814-5, the Gurkhas have fought in every war for Great Britain including the Falkands campaign of 1982. Nearly a quarter of a million Nepalese volunteers fought in World Watr Two; they have won countless gallantry decorations including 13 Victoria Crosses. This is their regimental history.
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Details
- Seller
- Pegasus Book Orphanage (AU)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 34338
- Title
- VALOUR, A History of the Gurkhas,
- Author
- E D Smith, with photographic co-ordination by M H Broadway
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover, 9" x 11¼", with dust jacket
- Book Condition
- Used - Ours is an ex-library copy in transparent protective covering, with usual stamps, stickers, etc. VERY GOOD book in VERY GOOD pri
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Spellmount, Staplehurst, Kent, UK - first edition
- Date Published
- 1997
- Pages
- 178 pages
- Keywords
- War Army Military ww1 ww2 Gurkhas Nepal Brigade Gurkha NOAMZCOM Regiments Indian Army NOAMZCOM
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McCrae, Victoria
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