The Life-Changing Journey Of Being Selected As A Gurkha | Forces TV 

Back in 1994 I caught serious Dysentery in Nepal in the middle of nowhere. I was so weak I had laid down to die when I felt someone slapping my face. It was a Gurkha in uniform. "British"? "British" ? I nodded, and this amazing guy slung me on his back and ran over a mile & a half to a village from where the British Consular flew in and took me to a hospital in Kathmandu ! I never did get his name...but owe him my life !

I am a Ex British Gurkha Soldier and proud of everything, everything

As a retired US Navy SEAL I have always had mad respect for the Nepali Gurkha- this video is a great tribute to these fine young warriors 🇺🇸 🇳🇵

I worked with some Gurkhas when I was in the middle east. An outstanding group of military professionals. I thank them for the work they did with us 🇺🇸🇳🇵

"If a man says he isn't afraid at war, he's either lying or he's a Gurkha"

The finest soldiers and most polite men, respect from Oxford.

My name is yuvraj from India 🇮🇳 They are also In Indian Army from above 100 years Called "The Gorkha Regiment"

My dad was a WO1 RSM. His WW2 was Burma. He said always that the Gurkhas were utterly fearless, always so respectful, and full of humour and warmth. He said it was his great privilege to have served with them.

the boy at 12:29 wearing hoodi is my elder brother i am soo proud of him

I serve here in America with several Nepalese Soldiers. Incredible warriors. I would fight alongside of them anywhere at anytime! Very humble people as well.

Very old Brit here. May your God Bless You. We love all our service men and women but we have a special place in our hearts for The Ghurkas.

Retired Airborne Ranger. Having served in the 75th Ranger Regiment in various capacities throughout my career, being tested over and over again, watching these young men being tested, and rising to the challenge, brings so much emotion up within me. The pure emotion that is evident in these young warriors brings tears of joy to my eyes. The Gurkhas are a storied and very respected unit, and those who earn the privilege of calling themselves Ghurkas are true warriors! God be with these men.. Rangers Lead The Way!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🫡🫡🫡

I'm a US Army, Retired, Master Sergeant and watching the raw emotions of these young men who were selected I became emotional. God Bless these young Gurkha warriors.

I am ex military, and i am so very proud of the young men from Nepal, they should all have automatic citizenship after their service.

My son is an officer in the Ghurka Rifles and is never surprised by these wonderful men and their absolute devotion to Britain.

16:56 was real friendship. I love it.

Every British person worth their salt knows how amazing and appreciated the Gurkhas are to us all. You are all warriors and deserve the upmost respect

THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A HOME FOR THESE BRAVE AND LOYAL MEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THIS COUNTRY.

It's not that they want to join British army but rather its one of the ways from which they can improve their life and their family life but the passion and the rage in their blood that's not something you see anywhere in the World. Just a proud Nepali.

we have a gorkha regiment in India too! The field marshal is the highest position in the army here, we've only had 2 field marshals since independence and one of them was from Gorkha rifles.

They are so so polite. They even address the reporter as Ma'am. Believe me, they are like this all through their lives.

"The politest of soldiers, the most ferocious of fighters"

My friend , a British Officer in command of a Gurkha commando team used to slip into towns at night and behead everyone inside a Nazi command post with these boomerang shaped razor sharp knives and slip back out of the town unnoticed by anyone ! He used to tell me that he never killed anyone under the rank of a Captain when I asked him how many Nazi's did he kill. Amazing friend to have.

They are the warmest, funniest, soulful, generous and genuine folk I've ever met. I keep meeting them in Yorkshire at bike rallies.

With the lack of nutrition, almost no healthcare, daily hardship and back breaking labour these young men have been survivors since birth.

i work with a lot of Nepali. they are so nice and respectful.

I watch with tears in my eyes. I've spent time in Nepal, also have served on attachment to the Gurkha. My love and admiration exceeds my power of expression. Namaste.

Ex Army here and currently serving in the RAF. Some of the best soliders I ever worked with were Gurkas. Dedicated to working and getting the mission completed. Respect to all that join for Nepal.

I'm a veteran now. When I was serving in the British Army. One word comes to mind about the Gurkhas: "Excellent"

These guys are what our army needs. They want to be here! Massive respect! My brother served alongside gurkas in Afghanistan they are nails!! The yanks loved them as well.

My father was in the british military and has the upmost respect for the ghurkas, and i do too. He told me a story where him and a few of his buddies were travelling by vehicle, whilst they took an hour break, a squad of ghurkas marched past. 6 hours later, after driving for hours, they passed the same group of ghurkas, still marching at the same speed. He explained that it must be humanly impossible for them to have been so far ahead whilst they were driving so long. He told me that out of all of the people he had the pleasure to experience and meet, the ghurkas were the most motivating and inspiring. He said their respect for britain and their role was far greater than any local GB soldier. Respect to the ghurkas, the best.

I was attached to the 1st 2nd Gurkha Brigade in Malaya and Singapore......The most incredible and courageous men in the world. An experience never to be forgotten. They deserve the respect and admiration afforded them......

Utmost respect for these guys. A regiment I would always be very glad to have alongside me.

The only 'foreigners' whom the British would never DREAM of calling 'foreigners' !

One of the bravest soliders in the world 🌎🌎🌍 Proud to be a Gorkha ✊

That literally broke my heart to hear that there whole family depends on them to make it being that it will change there lives for the best, and to find out only 4% out of 10 thousand only make it, DAMN!!!

Wow. “Son is always better than the father” At a leadership course they said always push the next generation to be better.

As a veteran i can always remember the gurkhas as the best fighting force we have the privilege to serve alongside. Also i always have the greatest respect for them .

I’m lndian and these men are literally the sons of the goddesses!

I feel sorry for them that their choices are so limited in Nepal…because they seem like great people. Gotta love these guys! The 14 Peaks documentary brought me here, which is about a former Gurkha who broke 6 world records climbing the 14 highest mountains in 6 months and 6 days. Not only that he risked his life rescuing two other climbers who were in serious trouble…saying that while he was in the military no one got left behind. A testimony to his amazing courage, integrity and strength of character. One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen and I highly recommend everyone to see this…

as a nepali, this comment section almost made me tear up 💙

we are so lucky to have these wonderful people willing to join the British army, I would give any Gurkha uk citizenship if they wanted it you are our brothers

I love the Gurkhas, so proud to have them as part of the British nation! Great people and great warriors. A credit to both nations !

U.S veteran here, never had the opportunity to serve next to them, but nothing but respect.

As a born and bred Brit, I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all the Gurkhas that have chosen to fight with the British. I'm so immensely proud of you and you deserve every respect. Much Love xx

The emotions on these young men tells thousands stories.

It's quite surprising and unbelievable that people from a country is joining the army of another.

my dad was a gurkha (now retired) and he always tells me stories about how hard he had to work to become one. i owe all my respect to my dad, he joined the gurkhas at 17, left home at 18 and worked so hard to bring me and my mother to the UK. i have a long line of family from the gurkhas, from both of my grandpas to my uncles. maddening respect to all of them.

My father fought with them in the first world war and was full of admiration for them. I agree that they should have automatic citizenship if they want it

My whole family is serving in the gorkha rifles. And I know how cool they young recruit are 😊❤. Love From bharat ❤

Went to visit The Gurkha Museum in Winchester and the lady in the entrance asked me if I knew what a Gurkha was? I answered that it was a guy this high (my arm extended near my shoulders) with a kukri knife and very dangerous. She just answered "Welcome" . I just never get tired of hearing stories about the Gurkhas. Best Regards from Brazil.

Be british, i have so much respect for the Nepalese people. They are all wellcome in the uk. Love you nepal

I was privileged enough to help teach a gurkha company scuba diving in Borneo, although I myself am British. A fantastic sense of humour to a man; among the nicest, friendliest and most accepting group of people I've ever met - the major even paid for my drinks on the final night when we all went to the bar! The UK is truly lucky to have such fearsome professional warriors defending her. However, it must be said that as scary as they can be on land, water may be their achilles heel ahaha

I hope Nepal 🇳🇵 can have Thier own big milatry ❤️🇳🇵

the Gurkhas are so cool. i went to Catterick for a taster day after passing my AC and we'd see them marching around camp. they look so menacing and intimidating. thank god theyre on our side

worked along side these lads numerous times, so nice and polite from sgt major down even to me as a private , to think the UK treated the Ghurka veterans the way they did for years is a disgrace!

British Mentality: We couldn’t colonize them, let’s recruit them.

So proud we have these brave loyal warriors in our military....👍🇬🇧

"If someone tells you that he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a GURKHA" Field Marshall SAM MANEKSHAW

I heard that during the Falklands war, Argentinian soldiers surrendered en masse when they heard the Gurkhas were coming.

These men are incredible. Glad to have them with us. It was a disgrace that at one time they didn't get automatic right to live with us too.

My uncle married a Gurkha woman, their daughters turned out to be world renowned mountaineers. They follow their culture with heart, they are good at heart, best men and women I have ever met. I thank Gorkhas for their dedication for India.

My beautiful Grandpa who passed away in 2016. Has donated to the Gurkha welfare trust probably since it started. He was the best bloke I ever knew. Respect to these hard working 💪 young soldiers ❤️

In India there is a Famous Quote " If A Person Says He is Not afraid of Dying Either he is Lying or He is a Gorkha "

Appreciate the irony of a Scotsman being tasked as Officer In Command of English Language

I’m a veteran of the U.S. military and I can say that even in America, we speak of the Gurkhas is the highest regard! These men are real life mythical beings! There is so much respect for these soldiers throughout the world. I wish all of them who chose this journey the best.

My Dad fought in WWII and said that he only felt safe when the Gurkhas were alongside him, lovely people, always polite, always helpful, and brave beyond words.

I had the pleasure of serving along side 2 Gurkhas in Iraq.

As a Brit can i just say How Proud we are of you as a Country and as a Fighting Force! Welcome to you all.🇬🇧❤️

I am 16 now I will try to join the British army I hope god bless me in my journey to British army

I never was a militarian because I am handicapped since 1965. Greetings from Germany. I visited Nepal in 1992 for ten days. Thanks.

My grandfather was stationed with Gurkhas at the suez canal and talked about them with reverence quite often, I can't repeat what he said in polite company ,suffice to say they were scary as satan when they decided to be! Great guys outside of that!

My father was a British naval doctor during the second world war in the Far East and never spoke of his experiences there apart from his respect and admiration for the Gurkas and saw them in action. While I did not join the military my memory of his words have stayed with me over 50 years later and I also admire and support these wonderful people. Thank you

Love ❤️ from Nepal 🇳🇵 0:13 he’s gorkha 🙏🙏🙏🙏🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

These lads are what made GB 🇬🇧 I know a few of these guys from rugby days honest, smart, tough best guys to have with you in a tight spot.

I'm neither Nepalese nor British, but I love the Gurkhas.

Human wolverines... Can't be tougher than the Gurkhas! I will be visiting Nepal for the 15th time in less than 2 months, to climb Lhotse. I know a few Gurkas and have lots of respect for them! JAYA MAHAKALI, AYO GORKHALI!

18:37 you can see the pride in his eyes, I love it.

hats off to these guys if only some of youths in the UK had this level of respect and dedication

Watching the video makes me nervous bc I'll be attempting to pass the selection after one and a half years I'm not the best but I'll try my best

As a young man I'm always happy when i see young people striving to succeed. I wish you all the very best in life. Love from Nigeria

Legendary elite forces. Thanks and much respect from Gloucestershire, UK.

Dad was a para. He loved the gurkhas. The idea that they would be the backup unit on a mission was just comforting as hell.

I also have the utmost respect for these guys. Servants of the Queen and, have given us undying service to the UK. I could not do their selection to join. We owe them a debt of gratitude.

My father was the Garrison Engineer for The Gurkha's at the HQ in Kathmandu, lived there for four years and you couldn't meet a nicer bunch of people.

Thanks for your support Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

You men are so brave. This video made me so emotional, you can see how much it means it each and every one of them. I highly respect all of you, thank you for keeping us safe.

One of the most loved and respected fighting forces in the world! Kia Kaha! Much respect from your friends New Zealand ❤

It’s lovely to see the love for the Gurkhas still strong from the uk people. Respect

In my experience in the British army there is no one I respect more in the British army than the gurkas. Most beautiful and gracious people.

I was previously U.S Army. I never met any of these Gurkha dudes, but my impression is that regardless of their motivation for joining, they are there to search for something greater in their lives. I wish them well. I went all over the U.S and many parts of the world with the military. I did stuff I couldn't believe I was getting paid to do. As one guy said to me as we out-processed from the Army, "It was a f--kin' adventure, wasn't it?"

Worked with these guys a few times on ops, fantastic sense of humour, plus their goat curries are second to none, respect.

My father served in Burma during WW2 and he told me that these were the best fighting troops in the world and the ones you would want fighting by your side. Polite, respectful and deadly.

Gurkhas are kind in their hearts and honest but if you are their enemy they are formidable warriors. I'm British and if you are a Gurkha I want to say: THANK YOU for protecting us. ♥💪

They are welcome here to stay here, to live here! They are our brothers...big up to the gurkha.

Too all Gurkha’s thank you very much for serving Great Britain 🇬🇧 You are great fighters . May God always look over you in battle and protect you . We British people respect you . 🇬🇧🙏🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

From the hills of Nepal to becoming one of the world's most professional soldiers. Much respect to the Gurkhas from the USA!

Watching 20,000 young men fighting for a few spots that the British kids do not even want to think about makes me appreciate what we have here and how easy we got

Gurkha's are some of the toughest and most professional soldiers you will find. This is a win-win for the British and Nepal. It's not exploitation. These men are signing up to be a professional warriors and in return they will be given opportunities and pay far beyond what they could expect locally. It's a fantastic opportunity. We need more Gurkha's. All demonstrate how smart and tough they are. When the British first encountered the Gurkha' as an enemy in the 19th century, it was obvious to us that this was a society of natural soldiers and we wanted them on our side.

GREAT TO HAVE SUCH BRAVE AND LOYAL MEN IN OUR BRITISH ARMED FORCES. LONG MAY THEY SURVIVE.