Nepalese Soldiers

Creator

Preview

Identifier

35160004250032

Creation Date

5-25-1975

Subject—Places

Vietnam; Hong Kong

Subject—Topics

Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Description

Hong Kong: Much venerated is the Gurkha soldier, whose bravey and loyalty are part of a rich heritage of his native Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. His creed is 'It's better to die then be a coward,' and an old Indian saying has it that if you have him for a friend you can face six tigers. In this 1961 photo Gurkha troops break camp and move out on patrol in U.N. action at Elisabethville, Katanga.

Format

BW Photograph, 11" x 8.5"

Source

United Press International

Series

Other Countries