10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KUKRI»
Discover the use of
kukri in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
kukri and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Fighting
Kukri: Illustrated Lessons on the Gurkha Combat ...
By mixing modern and historical concepts and illustrating the text with hundreds of his highly acclaimed instructional drawings, McLemore has created the first and perhaps ultimate training guide to this unique weapon.
2
A Description of Indian and Oriental Armour
11 in. (8848.-'55.) It is this kind of IKJW which aupeur* to be alluded to in the p-
issn£ii " Hailstones shall he cast as out of n, stone bow." (Wisdom v. 22.) 306.
SWORD ; " Kukri ;" incurved blade, widening towards the point ; handle of black
wood.
Edgerton of Tastton, Earl Wilbraham Egerton Egerton, 2001
The Malayan parang, Filipino bolo, and Indonesian golok are all good examples
of jungle- fighting knives. The most famous military/jungle-fighting knife is the
kukri, used by Gurkha soldiers serving in the Nepalese, Indian, and British armies
.
When the tribesman pointed out the VC standing in the trail, the captain drew his
bone- handled kukri, a gift from an Australian officer. When he had judged the
distance right, he struck a single blow, decapitating the sentry. The only sound
was ...
5
Elsevier's Dictionary of Reptiles
351 Oligodon mouhoti 5885 Oligodon dorsalis Squamata - Colubridae e Gray's
Kukri Snake 5886 Oligodon durkheimi Squamata - Colubridae e Durkheim's
Kukri Snake 5887 Oligodon erythrogaster Squamata - Colubridae e Nagarkot
Kukri ...
A more famous and more obvious symbol is the traditional weapon of the Gurkha
soldier, the kukri knife. Carried on the right hip, the kukri has, down the years,
required some modifications of equipment geometry to accommodate it.
7
The Reptiles of Northern Eurasia: Taxonomic Diversity, ...
KUKRI. SNAKES. GENUS. OLIGODON. BOIE. In. FITZINGER,. 1826. Snakes of
small to medium sizes with length 30-100 cm. The body is cylindrical, tail is short.
The head is not large, eyes are with a round pupil. The head is slightly distinct ...
sever theirs. Each stroke is accompanied by a loud yell. In another colorful
training method, a group of Gurkhas stand within several feet of each other and
begin waving their kukri through the air in intricate patterns. The razor-edged
blades ...
9
Indian and Oriental Arms and Armour
(8848.-'55.) It is this kind of bow which appears to be alluded to in the passage "
Hailstones shall be cast as out of a stone bow." (wisdom v. 22.) 306. Sword ; "
Kukri ;" incurved blade, widening towards the point ; handle of black wood. Nepal
.
Lord Egerton of Tatton, 2013
The khukuri, or kukri, as it has come to be known in the West, initially came to
British attention during the first assault on Nepal by British and Indian troops in
1814. During combat the British and Indian troops were easily forced back by
Gurkha ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KUKRI»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
kukri is used in the context of the following news items.
Why ex-Gurkha Tim I Gurung decided to be a writer of conscience …
MIGHTIER THAN THE KUKRI After I turned 50 last year, I really wanted to do something special. I didn't know what but I decided I never wanted ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
Team England swimmers get kitted out for 2015 Commonwealth …
Today Team England's youth swimming squad received their new Kukri kit in preparation for the week-long 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games ... «The home of swimming, Jul 15»
Assassin's Creed Syndicate Tour Gets Positive Player Reactions
Use improved stealth tactics to elude your enemies, then unleash your arsenal of all-new weapons including the kukri knife, brass knuckles and ... «WCCFtech, Jul 15»
Assassin's Creed Syndicate's Animated Short Is Gorgeous
They'll be able to use a range of new assassin weapons including brass knuckles, a kukri knife and a sword cane. They can travel through ... «Cinema Blend, Jul 15»
Gurkhas vs PLA soldiers – who would win?
What's more, Gurkhas are famous for the kukri, a curved dagger that is a formidable weapon in close combat. They also have strong survival ... «EJ Insight, Jul 15»
Charles hails 'very best' Gurkhas
... of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR) and their families at Shorncliffe barracks in Folkestone, Kent - and cut a cake with a traditional kukri knife. «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
Neal's gift as school links up with Nepal
Before leaving, Major Gurung presented the school with a replica of a kukri, a knife synonymous with the Gurkhas, and urged pupils to “study ... «Portadown Times, Jul 15»
THE CHESTERFIELD POST 'OTHER SPORTS' SECTION IS …
Kukri has become the Official Kit Supplier of the Derbyshire Schools' Sports Association (DSSA), as part of a new sponsorship agreement. «Chesterfield Post, Jul 15»
Seminars set to boost businesses and aid students
... ready meals, Ian Clark, group finance director of Kukri sportswear and Mark Bannister, learning and development manager at Crown Paints. «Lancashire Telegraph, Jun 15»
Joanna Lumley accepts Jeremy France brooch to celebrate Gurkha …
Bearing the notorious Gurkha kukri knives, the Royal Cypher and the circular laurel wreath, the brooch is mounted in solid silver and 9ct yellow ... «Jewellery Focus, Jun 15»
