Tell me some famous Gurkha war stories.

A famous story is about a small group of Gurkhas who held off a much larger enemy force during a night battle. Despite being outnumbered, they used their superior combat skills and the element of surprise. They fought with their kukris in close - quarter combat and with their rifles at a distance, making it difficult for the enemy to overrun them.

One famous war horse story is about Bucephalus. Bucephalus was Alexander the Great's horse. It was a very strong and intelligent horse. Alexander tamed Bucephalus when he was just a young man. Bucephalus carried Alexander through many battles across different lands.

Joan of Arc is a famous war hero from France. During the Hundred Years' War, she believed that she was on a divine mission. A young peasant girl, she led the French army to several important victories. She inspired great loyalty and courage in her soldiers. However, she was later captured by the English and their allies, and was burned at the stake. But her story has lived on as one of the greatest tales of heroism in French history.

One famous story is that of Douglas MacArthur. He was a prisoner of war during World War II. He managed to escape from the Philippines which was under heavy Japanese occupation. His 'I shall return' statement became iconic, showing his determination to come back and fight for his country and his captured comrades. His story inspired many and was a symbol of resistance against the enemy.

The Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolution is also very well - known. This was a turning point in the war. The American forces managed to defeat the British, which showed that the colonists could stand up to the powerful British army. It also convinced France to support the American cause, providing much - needed military aid and resources.

One famous Scottish war story is the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Robert the Bruce led the Scots against the English. It was a significant victory for Scotland, as they managed to defeat a much larger English force. This battle is a symbol of Scottish resistance and independence.

One famous Roman war story is the Punic Wars. It was a series of three wars between Rome and Carthage. The Second Punic War is particularly well - known, mainly because of Hannibal. He led his army, including elephants, over the Alps to attack Rome. It was a very audacious move and put Rome in great danger for a long time.

There was a German POW who was a doctor. While in captivity, he treated both fellow POWs and some of the captors' sick soldiers. His story shows how in the midst of war, the medical profession could transcend the boundaries of enmity. He became respected for his medical skills and dedication, and his story is a testament to the fact that not all interactions between captors and POWs were hostile.

There might be a story of a tank that got lost during the War of Tanks. It strayed from its unit and found itself in enemy - held territory. The crew had to be extremely cautious. They disguised the tank as much as possible and tried to find a way back. Along the way, they gathered some valuable intelligence about the enemy's positions and defenses which they were able to relay back to their side when they finally made it home.

Another well - known Christmas story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. A young couple, Jim and Della, are very poor. Della sells her long, beautiful hair to buy a chain for Jim's precious watch. Meanwhile, Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It shows the selfless love they have for each other during the Christmas season.