Gurkhas in Oman

magg · Post by **magg** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:09 pm

These guys are cool, not only do they cook up a great curry, they run around and slice people up with their Kukris. Ph34r the Gurkhas. I pity the Taliban if these guys go in.

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:13 pm

Is that real? Are they a real group?

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:17 pm

Yeah, they are real, and very nasty. Training is on par, or better than our SEALS.

NeuTRin0 · Post by **NeuTRin0** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:17 pm

Originally posted by Prey521
Is that real? Are they a real group?

Prey these guys are very real, they are one of the best britt units there is, only down side our country really has let them down big time. i feel and many of us also feel this that we should refund and look after these great fighters.

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:22 pm

Sweet then, we should combine them with our Special Forces then, we could eliminate the Talifag Terrorists with the quickness!!

NeuTRin0 · Post by **NeuTRin0** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:23 pm

Ganju Lama joined the British Army's Gurkha Rifles in 1942.

Two years later, he was fighting the Japanese in Burma.

It was there, in the thick of the World War II, that he suffered two bullet wounds.

The army said that, without caring for his own safety, Ganju Lama crawled forward and engaged the approaching Japanese tanks.

He succeeded in destroying three tanks.

The Army said his prompt action helped British troops to regain positions and inflict heavy casualties on the enemy.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:23 pm

I wouldn't call them "cool" because they "run around and slice people up with their Kukris"...

magg · Post by **magg** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:25 pm

Originally posted by Prey521
Is that real? Are they a real group?

Yup, they come from Nepal and serve in the British Army in the Royal Gurkha Rifles. Fought and died in every theatre of combat that the UK has been to since the 18th century.

Their motto is 'It is better to die than to be a coward'.

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:25 pm

Originally posted by BIGJIMSLATE
I wouldn't call them "cool" because they "run around and slice people up with their Kukris"...

Anyone whom can slice and dice the terrorists are cool in my book

EvilAjax · Post by **EvilAjax** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:28 pm

COOL!

lol

NeuTRin0 · Post by **NeuTRin0** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:29 pm

is it true that 5 navyseals have been caught? ill get the quote i found today.

hmmm the report seems to have been removed, it was saying things, i thought was not a good thing to say, ie: how many SAS were in afghanistan and how many more were on route also named the seal numbers.

the news should really not free up this kind of info, unless it was a fake story to trick the enemy.

magg · Post by **magg** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:31 pm

Originally posted by NeuTRin0
is it true that 5 navyseals have been caught? ill get the quote i found today.

I heard 3 Special Forces and 2 Afgans helping the Yanks. No-ones confirmed it though, have they?

Rings890 · Post by **Rings890** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:35 pm

Yes, the Gurkhas are a real unit. I have not read anything about a SEAL team, you find that artical yet? I know that CANADA's Special Forces are in country with the SAS so I would think that the SEAL teams would be there too.

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:39 pm

Hi magg

I thought the Gurkha Regiment was officially disbanded some 10 years back.

It was my understanding that they simply were indoctrinated into the Regular British Forces now.

I was sure i had seen the Ceremony of this taking place some time back.

They were, or are, a fierce & Feared Fighting Unit with British Officers.

They are a very Distinguised Group. None and i mean None better anywhere.

Please correct me on this if i am mistaken about their disbanding magg, as it interests me.

Thanks

regards

minir

EvilAngel · Post by **EvilAngel** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:46 pm

Way cool.

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:46 pm

Here's a link

http://www.army.mod.uk/army/organise/infan/gurkha/

magg · Post by **magg** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:49 pm

Originally posted by minir
Hi magg

I thought the Gurkha Regiment was officially disbanded some 10 years back.

It was my understanding that they simply were indoctrinated into the Regular British Forces now.

I was sure i had seen the Ceremony of this taking place some time back.

They were, or are, a fierce & Feared Fighting Unit with British Officers.

They are a very Distinguised Group. None and i mean None better anywhere.

Please correct me on this if i am mistaken about their disbanding magg, as it interests me.

Thanks

regards

minir

Hi minir,

I found this info from http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/gurkha/index.html

" the four Rifle Regiments disbanded to form a large regiment ". I think you're correct about them being totally part of the British Army, I *think* they are completly based in the UK now.

Take care minir

NeuTRin0 · Post by **NeuTRin0** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:52 pm

is it true that when they kill they cut off the enemys ears. and if they draw there blade they have to draw blood b4 they can put it away, even if it means cutting there selfs?

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 10:16 pm

Hi magg

Thanks for the link magg & mikemean

I thought i had seen sonething to that effect. I remember hearing of them and seeing them in film back as a child during WW2.

My Uncle was a Grenadier Guard and he spoke of them as well.

Powerful stories as i recall.

A fiercely Loyal Group of Men the Gurkhas

Glad to see they are still about.

regards

minir