Brigade of Gurkhas going]". Brigade of Gurkhas Brigade of Gurkhas is the collective name which refers to all the units in the British Army that are composed of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers. The brigade, which is 3,640 strong, draws its heritage from Gurkha units that originally served in the British Indian Army prior to Indian independence, and prior to that served for the East India Company. The brigade includes infantry, engineering, signal, logistic and training and support units. They are known for their kukris, a distinctive heavy knife with a curved blade, and have a reputation for being fierce and brave soldiers. The brigade
The Dagger and the Coin The Dagger and the Coin The Dagger and the Coin is a series of high fantasy novels by the American writer Daniel Abraham. The first volume of the series, "The Dragon's Path", was first published in 2011 and the fifth and final installment, "The Spider's War" was released in 2016. The series is a tale of people coming to power unprepared and what they do as they come of age and learn to wield their new power. It is also a look into what actually wins wars: military might, ""the dagger"", or money, ""the coin"". Sir Geder Palliako is a