Episode 613: Gurkha: Real World Super Soldiers

Summary: On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we fill you in on one of the most badass special forces units in the world, the Gurkha. These soldiers come from Nepal and have been involved in every war around the world since they formed in 1814. They are a strange mix of mercenaries and soldiers loyal to the British crown. We will tell you some of their tales of epic battle from both world wars, train robberies, and fights with the Taliban. This small group of warriors are considered the best of the best from their days battling the <a href="https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/east-india-company-worst-corporation-ever/">East India Company</a>, to their time in the modern middle east.<br> <br>  <br> <br> Visit Our Sources:<br> <br> <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-10782099">https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-10782099</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.gwt.org.uk/about-the-gurkhas/gurkhas/">https://www.gwt.org.uk/about-the-gurkhas/gurkhas/</a><br> <br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurkha">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurkha</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/gurkhas">https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/gurkhas</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-06/bravest-of-the-brave-who-are-the-fierce-gurkhas/9839746">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-06/bravest-of-the-brave-who-are-the-fierce-gurkhas/9839746</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2kxdSIq8Es">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2kxdSIq8Es</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5CmGy5I_GU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5CmGy5I_GU</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2y63RtDDYQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2y63RtDDYQ</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8pIJglsYUE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8pIJglsYUE</a>