The Gurkha Who Brought a Kukri Knife a Gun Fight 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 During World War II, 27-year-old Nepalese-British Gurkha soldier Lachhiman Gurung single-handedly withstood a Japanese force of 200 men with only one arm and a rifle. The Gurkhas were part of the Commonwealth's manpower. Renowned for their unique kukri knives and close-quarter combat skills during World War I, the Gurkhas were essential in driving the Japanese back from India and Asia during the Burma campaign of World War II. During

🗣️ “When we are out of ammunition during our operations when we are deployed, then we use this weapon for close combat.” Queen’s Gurkha Signals' Sergeant Bikash Gurung explains the kukri, which symbolises and represents the Gurkhas 📺 Watch here 👇 | Forces News

With a reputation of being amongst the finest and most feared soldiers in the world, the Gurkhas are a unique part of the British Army. Exercise Pacific Khukri 2023 saw 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles deploy with elements of Defence Australia and U.S. Marine Corps to share tactics for conventional and urban combat. 📽️ See these elite soldiers in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ry5SmGclns #Gurkha #GurkhaRifles #Gurkali #PacificKhukri #StrongerTogether | British Army