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"Gorkha Rifles"
Indian Army, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw once famously said about Gurkhas:
" If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha. "
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∙ 13y agoThe Grenadier Guards are the oldest regiment in british army as they joined the british army 2-3 weeks before the Coldsteam Guards.
Having said this, the Coldstream Guards were formed in 1650. The Grenadiers were formed in 1656. This means the Coldstream Guards are the oldest Regiment with continuous service in the British Army- Confused?
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Which regiment of the British Army should i join?
You should only join the British Army regiment that you think is best to suit your life.
Who are the senior regiment in the british army?
the lifeguards
What british army regiment has the motto Better To die Than Be A Coward?
The Gurkha Regiment
Men in a regiment?
Different in some countries. In British Army about 850 men in a regiment.
Who are the most senior regiment in the British Army?
the lifeguards
What are the Coldstream Guards famous for?
The Coldstream Guards is most famous for being the oldest regiment in the British Army. They are an elite light force calvary regiment that was formed as part of the New Model Army August 23, 1650 in the town of Coldstream, just north of the Anglo Saxon border.
Which British regiment burnt down the White House?
'The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry' (an English based regiment of the british army)
Which Indian army regiment is known for their use of the khukri?
The soldiers know for the use of the khukri belong to the Gurkha Regiment. These soldiers are from Nepal not India and form their own regiment in the British Army.
What do the paratroop regiment do?
the paratroop regiment are an elite forces regiment of the british army who go in via planes and parachute down hence the word "para"
What is the oldest guards regiment in the world?
The oldest, continuously formed, active army unit in the world and the oldest infantry regiment in the British Army was formed in 1633 by King Charles I as the sovereign recruited men from Edinburgh to fight in France. They won their first battle honour in Tangiers in 1680 and their first Victoria Cross at the Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimean War. The Battle of Culloden in 1746 was the last time the regiment fought on British soil. Members of The Royal Scots Guards have won seven Victoria Crosses - six during the First World War when The Royal Scots lost 11,162 men. The regiment's motto, "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" ("no-one dares me with impunity") is now the motto of the new Royal Regiment of Scotland.
How many regiments are there in the british army?
Only one - the 75th Ranger Regiment.
What is the smallest regiment in the British army?
As far as I know, all regiments in the British Armed Forces are similar in size.
