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US soldier and Gurkha rifleman share cigars, Italy, WW2, 1945 (media.kbin.social)
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[โ€“] aleph@lemm.ee 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Famed for being so badass that after the Anglo-Nepalese war, the British signed a treaty so that the Gurkhas could join their army and fight for them instead.

[โ€“] sjmarf@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The British Army still has Gurkha regiments to this day, along with the Indian Army. And they're still badass - if you want an example, check out Dipprasad Pun