Is this even true? Can people be that brave? Who are the Gurkha..

I've always been fascinated by the Gurkha (some call them Gorkha). A tribe of people living in Nepal and North East India.

They are naturally tenacious and resilient. To add to that, they are extremely honorable and full of integrity. They do what they say. Honor and Integrity to them are paramount.

Here are some quick facts about them:

In Afghanistan in 2010, a Gurkha Sergeant Dipprasad Pun single-handedly fought off 30 Taliban soldiers. As Pun was keeping guard on the roof of a checkpoint, the attackers came at the complex from all sides with rocket-propelled grenades and AK-47s.

It took less than an hour for Pun to kill them all. He went through all of his ammo—400 rounds and 17 grenades, as well as a mine that detonated—to defeat each attacker.
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In 1945, Rifleman Lachhiman Gurung was stationed in a trench with only two other men when over 200 Japanese soldiers opened fire. Gurung's comrades were severely wounded. As grenades flew in one after another, Gurung tried to throw each one back.

He was successful with the first two, but the third exploded in his right hand. His fingers were blown off and his face, body, and right arm and leg were badly wounded.

As the Japanese stormed the trench, Gurung used his left hand to wield his rifle, DEFEATING 31 enemies SINGLE HANDEDLY and preventing the Japanese from advancing. Gurung survived, and was awarded with a Victoria Cross later that year.
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During the 2nd world war showdown in Burma, Rifleman Ganju Lama withstood a broken left wrist and wounds to his right hand and leg to take on three Japanese tanks. He crawled in the middle of the battlefield, destroyed each tank one-by-one with anti-tank guns, and defeated the men fleeing from the tanks, allowing none of them to escape (f.ck)!
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In 2011, a retired 35-year-old Gurkha Bishnu Shrestha was riding a train in India when 40 robbers stopped the train and began stealing passengers' belongings. Still carrying his kukri knife, the Gurkha took on the robbers, themselves armed with knives, swords and pistols. Shrestha managed to kill three robbers and injure eight others, which persuaded the other robbers to flee. The retired soldier also saved another passenger from rape (wtf..? Single handedly??)
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Oh we also have some quotes about the Gurkha by others:

"Bravest of the brave, most generous of the generous, never had a country more faithful friends than you." ​
Professor Sir Ralph Turner MC, ex-3rd Gurkha Rifles

"If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha." ​
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Indian Chief of Army Staff (8 June 1969 - 15 January 1973)

"If death strikes before I prove my blood, I promise, I will kill death."
Lt. Manoj Kumar Pandey

In short these are the fiercest warriors on earth. To be against them is just inviting trouble. Make a good Gurkha friend and he will take care of you with his life.

"Jai Maha Kali, Ayo Gorkhali"