I'm always a sucker for stories like this

[cb7893]

Always fascinated by seemingly ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Time to look for a book about the Gurkha Rifles.

I have no clue about the source.

http://www.wearethemighty.com/artic...ut-30-taliban-using-every-weapon-within-reach

 

[goforspaatz]

The former Indian Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, once stated that "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha."
Ghurka Regiments are the recipients of 26 Victoria Crosses (says Wikipedia)
http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/research/g2173/10-amazing-gurkha-stories/