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Jim McDougall · 9th December 2007, 08:01 PM

The dark uniformed soldier with the kukri looks to me like Gurkha uniform of c.1870's that I think appears in a title "Armies of India" by Maj. A.C.Lovett in the illustrations. What is most recognizable is the 'pillbox' type hat.
The Gurkhas was incredibly tough fighters who from what I understand, were pretty hard to hold back, so I think in battle they were more or less 'unleashed' rather than forced to the front. They seemed to have a sincere affection for the British forces, and in turn, the British carried an admiration for thier ferocity and valor in combat.

9th December 2007, 08:01 PM	#16
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,194	The dark uniformed soldier with the kukri looks to me like Gurkha uniform of c.1870's that I think appears in a title "Armies of India" by Maj. A.C.Lovett in the illustrations. What is most recognizable is the 'pillbox' type hat. The Gurkhas was incredibly tough fighters who from what I understand, were pretty hard to hold back, so I think in battle they were more or less 'unleashed' rather than forced to the front. They seemed to have a sincere affection for the British forces, and in turn, the British carried an admiration for thier ferocity and valor in combat.