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Episode 3
Episode 3 of 6
First transmitted in 1989, this third episode in a six-part series delving into the world of regimental tradition looks at the role of the Gurkhas in the British Army.
First transmitted in 1989, this third episode in a six-part series delving into the world of regimental tradition looks Gurkhas' history and commitment to the British Army. They swear their oath of allegiance directly to Her Majesty the Queen and continue to revere 鈥楾he Queen鈥檚 Truncheon鈥�, which was awarded to them by Queen Victoria in recognition of their service during the Indian Mutiny.
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Mon 20 Nov 1989
20:00
蘑菇短视频 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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Gurkhas patrol the Hong Kong border
Duration: 01:57
蘑菇短视频 Four Army Collection
This programme is part of Army: A Very British Institution, a collection of classic 蘑菇短视频 programmes about the British Armed Forces available online to watch in full.
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- Mon 20 Nov 1989 20:00蘑菇短视频 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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