Peter Duffell

Reviews of Gurkha Odyssey 'An inspiring journey, delightfully related' - Times Literary Supplement 'There have been many books written about Gurkhas but few with so deep an understanding of the cultural, historical and spiritual dimension, and none with so acute a view of the future' - Allan Mallinson - military author and historian 'Peter Duffell's thoughtful, amiable and idiosyncratic journey through Gurkha history and not least his own' - Country Life 'A great testimony for the enormous contribution Gurkhas have made over the years' - James Holland - military historian and author 'a celebration of the virtues of the Gurkha soldier as well as a personal journey. A brilliant book.' Josh Pravan - Adventures in History Land 'brings an experienced eye to this personal survey of what drives, and what makes Gurkhas so distinctive' - National Army Museum 'Duffell describes a Hong Kong rocked by riots during the 1960s - events that resonate today as the city again struggles with unrest' South China Morning Post A compelling journey through Gurkha history - written with grace and style - it is indeed a wonderful read.' Field Marshal Lord Bramall KG GCB OBE MC Sir Peter Duffell was commissioned into the 2nd Gurkha Rifles in 1960. As a young company commander he was awarded the Military Cross leading Gurkhas in clandestine operations against Indonesia in 1965. Military service took him from Malaya to Whitehall, to MOD and the Cabinet Office and from subaltern to Lieutenant General with much campaigning in between. General Duffell was Commander British Forces in Hong Kong between 1989 and 1992 before becoming the British Army's Inspector General. On retirement he subsequently worked commercially for 20 years in London, New York, Beijing, Hong Kong and Moscow and elsewhere. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Trustee of the Foyle Foundation that supports the Arts. For some years he was a member of the Advisory Board of the School of Oriental and African Studies. General Duffell and his wife, Ann, live near Salisbury.