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THE CHINESE DRAGON AND THE INDIAN VASUKI:

THE CHINESE DRAGON AND THE INDIAN VASUKI:

CHINA’S GROWING MARITIME INFLUENCE IN THE IOR        China’s assertiveness, especially in the past 15 years and even
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BAPTISM BY FIRE – AIR OPERATIONS IN 47-48

BAPTISM BY FIRE – AIR OPERATIONS IN 47-48

438 days of Restrained, Yet Battle Winning Action         Responding to the urgent crisis that developed in
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TREACHERY AND INTRIGUE IN GILGIT

TREACHERY AND INTRIGUE IN GILGIT

        In the 19th and 20th century, the ‘Great Game’ in the frontier regions of Kashmir and
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OPERATION POLO: THE HYDERABAD ANNEXATION

OPERATION POLO: THE HYDERABAD ANNEXATION

A Socio-Politico-Military Commentary         While researching to write on Operation Polo (occasionally referred to as Operation Caterpillar),
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MAQBOOL SHERWANI: THE SHER OF BARAMULLA

MAQBOOL SHERWANI: THE SHER OF BARAMULLA

        As the Kabailies took over Muzaffarabad on 21/22 October 1947, many local volunteers joined the State
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RAJINDER LEADS THE FIRST RESPONDERS

RAJINDER LEADS THE FIRST RESPONDERS

        As the Kabailies attacked across the Jhelum, and headed towards Srinagar, the Kashmir State Forces were
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ZOJILA – THE TOUGHEST BATTLE

ZOJILA – THE TOUGHEST BATTLE

        Zojila was the most formidable key terrain feature, controlling the land access to Kargil and Ladakh.
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THRUST TO TITHWAL

THRUST TO TITHWAL

        After resolutely holding on to Srinagar, and reinforcing the Indian Army presence in Kashmir, it was
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SUMMER OF 48 –  DEFENDING LADAKH

SUMMER OF 48 –  DEFENDING LADAKH

        After annexing Gilgit – Bunji, the Pakistanis headed for Skardu, where Sher Jung Thapa and his
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HARJINDER’S JUNOON: IN MISSION MODE

HARJINDER’S JUNOON: IN MISSION MODE

An Air Force is not just about aircraft, but the technical and ground support is immensely important for an air
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