Battle won: know the Leadership Styles of Gorkhali

Battle won: The Leadership Styles of Gorkhali 

Not everyone gets to be one’s enemy’s beloved – but with Gorkha/Gurkha regiment, things were different. On one hand they gave a tough fight to Germans during World War II and on the other, won Adolf Hitler’s admiration for their fighting spirit.

Some famous quotes about Gorkhali by World,

Osama said "if I had Gurkhas I will eat Americans alive."
Hitler said "if I had Gurkhas, no armies in the world will defeat me "
One Pakistani General said "if I had Gurkhas on my side, I will have my dinner in New Delhi".
Former Chief of staff of the Indian Army, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw said "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkhas"

Short amazing war story about Gorkhali

The East India Company tried to invade Nepal but in return, they suffered heavy casualties. Gurkhas trashed the British invaders hard, making them return without having achieved anything. The little Nepali fighters were, as if, born to win. With a motto – ‘It is better to die than be a coward’, each one, before dying, killed several of the opponent’s force by their conventional guns and khukris (a small Nepali knife); and yet, they were calm, simple people with a peaceful expression on their faces.

The British signed a peace deal with Gurkhas in 1815, thus including a Gurkha regiment in the British Army. The regiments stood by their British counterparts in every hour of their need and won 13 Victoria Crosses between them, the highest British award for bravery. More than 200,000 of them fought in the two world wars and have served in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Brunei, Cyprus, the Falklands, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Even today England and India has a separate Gorkha regiment, and mixed force regiment in US Army and Singapore police.

The Gurkhas were especially unbeatable in close-quarter fights. Gurkhas gave Hitler’s German forces such a hard time during the World War II that he said in admiration, “If I had Gurkha, I can win the whole world.” He used to call them ‘Black Devils’. Though unconfirmed, it is said that as a token of his admiration, Hitler sent many gifts to Nepali kings. Apparently, the first Mercedes Car to the Nepali land was sent by Hitler.

Even in the Indian Army, the stories of Gurkha regiment are amazing. According to a popular story, during 1965 Indo-Pakistani war, Gurkha regiment was in combat at Tanot Mata border. Pakistani army had tall, hefty pathans recruited as soldiers. In an instance, a tall Pathan ridiculed the little Gurkha saying that the latter won’t even reach his waist. The Gorkha charged the laughing pathan and swung his small khukri. The pathan roared, “you can’t even reach me, midget”. After this, the Gurkha asked the Pathan to turn his head and the moment Pathan did so, his head dropped off. The Gurkha had sliced the Pathan in the blink of an eye, and the giant was lifeless even before he realized.

The Gurkhas fight for their prestige, people and their nation, with absolute disregard for their life or safety. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw had rightly said, “If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha”

I have found some of the leadership qualities, which were shown by Gorkhali during wars, which made them winner.

1.      Aggressive nature: They are aggressive natured. They have control over their aggressive behavior, they show it when needed.

2.      Team Work: They believe in team. They treat each member equally and respect each other. They encourage and motivate each member.

3.      Determined: They are well minded on their goals and are only focused on their targets. They are self motivated natured.

4.      Loyal: Loyalty is the most important weapon of Gorkhali. They are loyal towards their nation and peoples and their  duties and responsibility

5.      Good Communicator: They are good listener and good communicators.

I think that this type of leadership traits guide’s people to make success in their goals. In today’s business world team work, determined, loyal and aggressive nature and communication skills are the most important.