List of military operations involving Gurkhas
This is a list of operation carried out by Brigade of Gurkhas (Britain), Gurkha Contingent (Singapore), Gorkha regiments (India) or other Gurkha army but not by the Nepal Army.
Asia
First Anglo-Sikh War (India, 1846)
After the Anglo-Gorkha war a conflict arised between the British and Punjab. Both wanted to avoid conflict. However, after the death of Ranjit Singh, the ruler of Punjab, the Sikh army fought wars against the British. In 1845 the Sikhs invaded the British territory at Satluj. [1]
In December 1846, an inconclusive battle was fought at Ferozeshah and in January 1846 Sikh attempted to cut the British lines of communication. To counteract, the combined force of British, Indian and Gurkha were sent to intercept the Sikhs. The Sikhs were forced to retreat. In the next month, a final battle was fought at Sobraon. Gurkha reinforcements from the Sirmoor and Nasiri Battalions took part in the battle. Sikh army surrenderd and peace agreement was reached in early March 1846. [2]
Siege of Delhi (India, 1857)
Siege of Delhi took place in June-September of 1857. The troops from the British East India Company who had grievances against the british officers came to Delhi . To supress the revolt, the antecedents of the modern Brigade of Gurkhas were called. After Delhi was recaptured, Queen’s Truncheon was awarded to the battalion. Forces of the Nepalese Army also fought during the agression that was sent by Jang Bahadur Rana to assist the British.[3]
Second Anglo-Afghan War (Afghanistan ,1878-1880)
The batellion of 2nd Gurkhas rifles fought in the northern village against the afgans. After the war, Afghanistan came firmly under British influence. [4]
Third Anglo-Afghan War (Afghanistan, 1919)
British Indian government declared war upon Afghanistan on 6 May 1919. Gurkhas and Sikhs were sent to Landi Kotal for reinforcement.
Anglo-Iraqi War (Iraq, 1941)
On 18 April, the 20th Indian Infantry Brigade landed at Basra with the 2nd battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles, 2nd battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles, and the 3rd battalion 11th Sikh Regiment. They fought at various cities in Iraq.
Battle of Wadi Akarit (Tunisia, 1943)
The Battle of Wadi Akarit took place in 5th and 6th April 1943 at Wadi Akarit in Tunisia. The purpose of the battle was to assist the Allied forces. Gurkha army took part in the battle under the 4th Indian Division. Lalbahadur Thapa got VC in the battle for making a night assault at the Fatnassa heights. [5]
Battle of Imphal(India, 1944)
Battle of Imphal was fought in Northern India in the region around the city of Imphal, the capital of the state of Manipur. The battle occured from 12 March to 21 June, 1944 between the British force and Japanese forces. Three battalions of 10th Princess Mary’s Own Gurkha Rifles were involved in the battle. 184 were dead and 820 were wounded. The honour of IMPHAL was awarded to Royal Gurkha Rifles antecedent Regiment after the battle. [6]
Brunei revolt (Brunei, 1962-1966)
The first battalion of 2nd KEO Gurkha Rifles were the first armed force used against the Brunei Revolt in December 1962. The troop was send to Brunei in December by air dropping. The gurkhas fought against the Indonesian Regular Army in Sabah and Sarawak.[7]The operation took four years in total. The campaign ended in 1966. In November 1965 that Rambahadur Limbu got Victoria Cross in the battle for attempting to rescue two wounded comrades.[8]
South America
Falklands War (Argentina, 1982)
The Falklands War was fought in Argentina in 1982. [9] On 2nd April 1982, Argentinian troops invaded The Falkland Islands which was controlled by the British Government. In response, a naval task force sailed on to the island. In the battle, Gurkhas were to take Mount William. The Argentine artillery agression caused several injuries amongst the Gurkhas. All Argentine forces on the Falklands surrendered at the end of war. [10]
Africa
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References
- ^ "Gorkha & Sikh War - Government of Himachal Pradesh, India". Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Gurkhas and the First Anglo-Sikh War". The Gurkha Museum - Winchester. 2021-01-06. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Gurkhas and the Siege of Delhi". The Gurkha Museum - Winchester. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Battle of Kandahar | Summary". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Subedar Lalbahadur Thapa V.C. and the Battle of Wadi Akarit". The Gurkha Museum - Winchester. 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ Latter, Mick (2019-06-21). "2 Royal Gurkha Rifles Imphal Day" (Text). Welcome to the Gurkha Brigade Association. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ Latter, Mick (2013-03-26). "Borneo – The Brunei Revolt and Confrontation with Indonesia" (Text). Welcome to the Gurkha Brigade Association. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "The Brunei Revolt and The Borneo Confrontation". The Gurkha Museum - Winchester. 2021-01-06. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Gurkhas and the Falklands War". The Gurkha Museum - Winchester. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ Latter, Mick (2020-04-02). "On This Day in 1982 Argentinian troops invaded The Falkland Islands" (Text). Welcome to the Gurkha Brigade Association. Retrieved 2021-10-04.