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ADVANCE TO KARGIL – NOVEMBER 1948

ADVANCE TO KARGIL – NOVEMBER 1948

        The Kargil War of ’99 caught the imagination of the Indian public because it was the
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THE TIDE TURNS AT SHALATENG

THE TIDE TURNS AT SHALATENG

        On 01 November 2016, having just taken over the Chinar Corps in Srinagar, I prepared for
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ARE LEADERS BORN OR MADE?

ARE LEADERS BORN OR MADE?

        In this leadership issue, it is apt to end with an insight into the most important
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MANJIT’S WAY OF COMMAND

MANJIT’S WAY OF COMMAND

        One leader who made a remarkable impact in crucial battles during Operation Pawan was Brigadier Manjit
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THE BRILLIANT LIEUTENANT GENERAL J F R JACOB, PVSM

THE BRILLIANT LIEUTENANT GENERAL J F R JACOB, PVSM

AS I KNEW THE GOOD MAN AND GIFTED SOLDIER         Lieutenant General JFR Jacob was the critical
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LIEUTENANT GENERAL HANUT SINGH, PVSM, MVC – A SOLDIER-SAINT

LIEUTENANT GENERAL HANUT SINGH, PVSM, MVC – A SOLDIER-SAINT

        In our epics and in many stories the world over, righteousness has triumphed over evil in
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THE LEGENDARY SAM MANEKSHAW

THE LEGENDARY SAM MANEKSHAW

        When you think of Titans in the Indian Military, Manekshaw’s name is the first name which
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FIELD MARSHAL K M CARIAPPA – MY FATHER

FIELD MARSHAL K M CARIAPPA – MY FATHER

       Any list of iconic military leaders of the Indian Army would undoubtedly have to include Field Marshal
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THE SHIP’S BULWARK: MASTER CHIEF RANG RAO, VSM

THE SHIP’S BULWARK: MASTER CHIEF RANG RAO, VSM

Leadership is not just about leadership in combat, but a true leader continually sets an example in all activities –
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ORCHESTRATING THE 1965 WAR CAMPAIGN: LIEUTENANT GENERAL HARBAKHSH SINGH, VrC

ORCHESTRATING THE 1965 WAR CAMPAIGN: LIEUTENANT GENERAL HARBAKHSH SINGH, VrC

        Boldness and risk taking are extremely important traits required in a combat leader. The operational experience
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