Gurkhas at war
J. P. Cross
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Gurkhas at war
Published
June 29, 2007
Publisher
US Naval Institute Press
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9781591143178
ISBN-10
1591143179
Description
he result of unprecedented in-depth interviews with Gurkha soldiers past and present, Gurkhas at War depicts key military campaigns of the twentieth century. These eyewitness accounts cover the lengthy battles against the Japanese in Burma, the action against Communist rebels in Malaya and Hong Kong, plus more recent deployment of Gurkhas in the Falklands, the Gulf, the Balkans, and East Timor. The result is a powerful and intimate introduction to Gurkha culture and recruiting traditions and an insider s view on the numerous issues facing the Gurkhas today in Nepal and in context with the British Army.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Gurkhas at war?
This edition of Gurkhas at war has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Gurkhas at war?
For most readers, Gurkhas at war typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Gurkhas at war?
The estimated word count for Gurkhas at war is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Gurkhas at war?
Gurkhas at war was written by J. P. Cross, John Chapple.
When was Gurkhas at war published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 29, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.