The story of Gurkha VCs - Couverture souple

BIGGS, MAURICE

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0952148706 ISBN 13 : 9780952148708

Editeur : Winchester, Hampshire, England : Gurkha Museum, 2006

Synopsis

Physical description; 98 pages : illustrations, portraits. Subjects; Great Britain. Army - Medals, badges, decorations, etc. India. Army - Medals, badges, decorations, etc.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Victoria Cross is a decoration awarded to those officers and men who have served us in the presence of the enemy and shall then have performed some signal act of valour or devotion to their country . The Warrant further stated that it was to be highly prized ; it was then and remains so to this day. Although the award came into being in 1856, it was not until 1911, on the occasion of the visit of King George V to India, that Gurkha and Indian officers and soldiers became eligible for the award, (the text of the London Gazette promulgating the decision is given inside this book). Until that year the Indian Order of Merit was the most prized honour that a grateful country could bestow on a brave man. The first VC awarded to a Gurkha was as a result of the most conspicuous bravery in 1915 in France during the Great War. In all, the Gurkha Brigade has won a total of 26 Victoria Crosses, each with a unique tale of courage and devotion beyond the call of duty. This is their story.

Biographie de l'auteur

The Gurkha Museum has something to interest people of all ages and is suitable for a family outing. The Museum experience tells the story of nearly 200 years of Gurkha service to the British Crown. The peace treaty of the Anglo-Nepal War, based on the mutual respect, rather than hostility, led to the enlistment in 1815 of Nepalese into the Army of the Honourable East India Company that has endured to this day. Nepal is also Britain s oldest ally in Asia. The visitor experience not only covers battles and campaigns, but culture, religion, and the social structure of these brave warriors. Besides tableaux, dioramas, showcases and panels, it has visual and audio descriptions of the history of Gurkha Regiments, recruiting of soldiers in Nepal as well as the Gurkha in his homeland. The Museum is a memorial to Gurkha service to the Crown from 1815 to the present day. For more information please visit: www.thegurkhamuseum.co.uk

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Winchester, Hampshire, England : Gurkha Museum
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0952148706
• ISBN 13: 9780952148708
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible