Category: Spotlight

BATTLE OF REZANG LA

BATTLE OF REZANG LA

THE STORY OF SOLDIERS WHO FOUGHT TILL THE LAST MAN, LAST BULLET         On 18 November 1962,
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FORMIDABLE FORTITUDE IN WALONG

FORMIDABLE FORTITUDE IN WALONG

        The 1962 Sino-Indian War saw many epic battles in Eastern Ladakh and in Arunachal Pradesh. Walong,
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OPENING GAMBIT AT NAMKA CHU

OPENING GAMBIT AT NAMKA CHU

Since the mid-50s, border disagreements had marred the Hindi-Chini-Bhai-Bhai slogan, especially after the Chinese road through Aksai Chin became a
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POONCH LINK-UP : VALIANT AND PERSISTENT OPERATION

POONCH LINK-UP : VALIANT AND PERSISTENT OPERATION

        From the very beginning of the conflict in October 1947, Kashmir remained the priority for the
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RACE TO RAJOURI – APRIL 1948

RACE TO RAJOURI – APRIL 1948

        After stabilizing the Srinagar and Kashmir Valley area, the Indian Forces expanded their operations beyond the
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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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MICKY ROY – AVIATOR, “SUBMARINER”, SCHOLAR AND SAILOR!

MICKY ROY – AVIATOR, “SUBMARINER”, SCHOLAR AND SAILOR!

        Visionary leaders chart the course, and set up structures for future capabilities. Vice Admiral Mihir Roy,
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GENERAL K S THIMAYYA: THE SOLDIER – STATESMAN

GENERAL K S THIMAYYA: THE SOLDIER – STATESMAN

        As the Indian Armed Forces transitioned from British control to an Army of a free nation,
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