The Kargil Victory

Author : Colonel S. C. Tyagi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9389231086

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The Kargil Victory by Colonel S. C. Tyagi Pdf

A comprehensive and accessible battle-by-battle account of the Kargil war by an Army officer who witnessed it. Early in May 1999, when word came from a shepherd searching for his strayed yak that some mysterious men in black clothes were clambering around on the frozen hilltops of Kargil, no one could have anticipated that it would be the precursor to a full-fledged armed conflict between India and Pakistan. Over the next several weeks, the Indian Army responded with courage, focus and immense professionalism to craft a comprehensive victory, recapturing all the posts that had been occupied by stealth by the Pakistani Army. This Himalayan showdown is brought alive in these pages through the words of a veteran Indian Army officer who was present throughout the conflict and, for the first time, recounts both his own experiences and the stories of the heroic soldiers who fought and won fierce battles from one peak to another. He narrates the individual and collective acts of bravery and the astute military strategies that won the war for India. Containing detailed maps, eye-witness accounts and photographs, The Kargil Victory is a thorough, inspiring and accessible book for all those who want to know the real story of the Kargil War.

Author : Satish Chandra Tyagi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Kargil (India)
ISBN : 938887496X

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Author : Malik V P General
Publisher : Harpercollins
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 817223967X

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Kargil : From Surprise To Victory by Malik V P General Pdf

The definitive account of the 1999 Kargil war - the strategy, the effects, the heroism - from the man in charge. In February 1999, Pakistani Army personnel, disguised as jehadi militants, infiltrated into mountainous Kargil and occupied key vantage points. Their intrusion triggered off a limited war between the world's newest nuclear states. It was a bitter battle, and one that throws up important lessons for India's defence preparedness, as also its responses to flare-ups such as this. This book is also a reminder of the unparalleled heroism that was on display during those grim weeks, heroism that has become a benchmark for bravery.

Author : V. P. Malik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015069370792

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Kargil from Surprise to Victory by V. P. Malik Pdf

An Incisive And Hard-Hitting Narrative That Reveals The Behind-The-Scenes Activities Affecting The Kargil War. In The Garb Of Jehadi Militants, Pakistan Army Personnel Infiltrated Into The Indian Territory Of Kargil And Triggered Off A Limited Conventional War Between The World S Newest Nuclear Weapon States.The Pakistan Army Achieved A Tactical Surprise But Failed At The Strategic Level. The Outbreak Of War In Kargil Also Revealed That Pakistani Political Leadership Was Out Of Synch With The Thinking And Planning Of Its Military Brass. The Author Seeks To Analyse The Reasoning Behind The Pakistani Army S Strategy And Tactics And Also Focuses On The People Responsible. This Volume Seeks To Answer Questions Such As: What Was The Rationale For India S Grand Strategy Of Restraint Despite Being A Victim Of Aggression? How Was The War Managed? How Were Battles Planned, And Executed, To Recapture The Strategically Important High Altitude Mountaintops?

Author : Y. Bahl
Publisher : Manas
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015052863977

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Kargil Blunder by Y. Bahl Pdf

This Is The First Book That Covers The Entire True Story Of 'Operation Vijay' In Kargil. It Also Highlights What Actually Happened Behind The Curtain Before And After The Kargil Episode. It Also Tells Whether It Was An Intelligence Failure Or Not? How Can You Reach Kargil And Know About Its Geography? How The Indian Army And Air Force Achieved This Victory? What Was The Role Of Media, Politicians, Bureaucrats Etc. The Book Exposes Who Are Actually Responsible For This Blunder. What Our Government Is Doing For The Families Of Our Brave Soldiers Who Died? What Lessons Our Leaders Have Got From This Operation And How They Will Restructure Our Security System In The Near Future ? Mr. Jaswant Singh, Mr. Mohan Guruswamy, Mr. Parvez Dewan, Lt. Gen. Vijay Madan, Mr. S.K. Singh, Major General Afsir Karim, Lt. Gen. S.N. Sharma, Mr. Arun Bhagat And Others Have Jointly Worked For This Book.

Author : Lt Gen Mohinder Puri, PVSM, UYSM
Publisher : Lancer Publishers LLC
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781940988238

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Kargil: Turning the Tide by Lt Gen Mohinder Puri, PVSM, UYSM Pdf

Kargil: Turning the Tide, is a gripping account of the operations of 8 Mountain Division, which was tasked to evict the enemy from the Drass-Mushkoh Sector during Op Vijay. Coming from the pen of Lt Gen (then Maj Gen) Mohinder Puri, who led the division during the operations, the book is as authentic an account of the operations as one can hope to have. Written in a racy style, the book vividly captures the emotions and sentiments of a soldier; the apprehensions and fears of the leaders, and finally the joy and ecstasy of a hard won victory. The book, covering a wide spectrum from attacks at platoon level to issues impinging on national security, will be of immense value to all military professionals. Civilian readers will find the accounts of various close quarters, hand to hand battles fought in the extremely challenging and hostile environment of rugged high altitude terrain, inclement weather and an entrenched enemy, very engrossing and moving. A very high casualty count of 268 killed and 818 wounded, coupled with a rich haul of gallantry awards – three Param Vir Chakras, eight Mahavir Chakras, and 42 Vir Chakras – operations of 8 Mountain Division are a saga of fortitude, exceptional bravery, and exemplary junior leadership, which will undoubtedly swell any Indian’s heart with pride.

Author : V.P. Malik
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789350293133

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Kargil-From Surprise TO Victory by V.P. Malik Pdf

In February 1999, Pakistani Army personnel, disguised as jihadi militants, infiltrated into mountainous Kargil and occupied key vantage points. Their intrusion triggered a limited war between the world's newest nuclear states. It was a bitter battle, and one that threw up important lessons for India's defence preparedness, as also its responses to conflicts such as this. This incisive book by General V.P. Malik, former Chief of the Army Staff, analyses the reasoning behind the Pakistani Army's moves and tactics and reviews crucial issues such as the extent of intelligence and surveillance failure on the Indian side and the measures necessary to redress these failings. Away from questions of strategy and tactics, however, Kargil is also a reminder of the unalloyed heroism that was on display during those grim weeks, heroism that become a benchmark for valour.

Author : Ashok Kalyan Verma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : India
ISBN : UOM:39015052681916

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Kargil, Blood on the Snow by Ashok Kalyan Verma Pdf

The Television Coverage And The Intensity Of The Media Focus Made The Kargil War A Completely Different Event From Any Previous Conflict. The Political Ramification Of Every Military Step And Action Was Scrutinized Minutely. This Book Gives A Precise And Authoritative Account Of The Military Operation And Also Goes Into The Background Of The Problem. This Volume Will Be Of Value To Defence Strategists, Historians And Political Scientists.

Author : Harinder Baweja
Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9788194110910

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A Soldier's Diary: Kargil the Inside Story by Harinder Baweja Pdf

Harinder Baweja, an Editor with Hindustan Times has earned a reputation as a fearless, committed reporter through her prolonged coverage of conflict zones. Her experience of covering the Kashmir crisis gave her access to a wide range of sources, particularly among the army units that were sent to Kargil. She covered the sharp, short war for India Today magazine, using her enviable range of sources to compile a definite account of the Kargil war. She has also edited and authored chapters for 26/11 Mumbai Attacked.

Author : Rachna Bisht Rawat
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789353055912

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Kargil by Rachna Bisht Rawat Pdf

Why does a group of stranded paratroopers call for Bofors' fire upon its own position? Why is an old man in Palampur fighting for justice for his dead soldier son? What makes a martyr's father visit a young Kashmiri girl every year? Kargil takes you into the treacherous mountains where some of Indian Army's bloodiest battles were fought. Interviewing war survivors and martyrs' families, Rachna Bisht Rawat tells stories of extraordinary human courage, of not just men in uniform but also those who loved them the most. With its gritty stories of incomparable bravery, Kargil is a tribute to the 527 young braves who gave up their lives for us-and the many who were ready to do it too.

Author : Diksha Dwivedi
Publisher : Juggernaut Books
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Fathers and daughters
ISBN : 9789386228437

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Letters from Kargil by Diksha Dwivedi Pdf

In May 1999, India was invaded by Pakistan in Kargil, Ladakh, in a surprise attack. Diksha Dwivedi's father was one of the martyrs of that war. In this extremely moving book, she tells the story of the Kargil war through the letters and diaries of her father and other soldiers who fought there.

Author : Vivek Chadha
Publisher : K W Publishers Pvt Limited
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9389137136

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Kargil by Vivek Chadha Pdf

The Kargil conflict was fought 20 years ago. However, it continues to remain relevant for strategic analysts, military historians, academics, armed forces personnel and diplomats. This book, delves into the structures, planning processes and procedures adopted while pursuing diplomacy, higher direction of war and strategic communications, on both sides of the Line of Control during the Kargil conflict. In doing so, existing arguments are challenged and alternative conclusions drawn. This includes the debate around the decision not to cross the LoC during operations, the decision making process involved with the employment of air power and limitations of existing strategic communication structures of the armed forces, as observed during the conflict. The second part of the book employs Kargil and the succeeding 20 years, as the basis for analysing the changing character of war. This includes a study of its implications on the notion of victory and shifts needed while pursuing diplomacy, higher direction of war and strategic communications. It also introduces the concept of finite and infinite game theory to conflicts in the sub-continental context, in an attempt to contextualise it through a fresh perspective.

Author : Nasim Zehra
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Kargil (India)
ISBN : 969353137X

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From Kargil to the Coup by Nasim Zehra Pdf

Author : Vijay Kumar Ahluwalia,Narjit Singh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 938661894X

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Surprise, Strategy and 'Vijay' by Vijay Kumar Ahluwalia,Narjit Singh Pdf

Talks about the lesser known facts and accounts of the intrusions and the war from various commanders and officers, some of whom have also served during the conflict. The book has been divided into five parts. The first part titled, 'Blood, Guts and Glory,' briefly discusses the actual battles fought in Dras, Mushkoh, Batalik, Kaksar and Turtuk sub-sectors, to evict the Pakistani intruders from the dominating heights in the Kargil region. The aim was to restore the LoC to its originally held positions. The second part analyses the supporting forces which synergised the effort to victory, in the true spirit of 'Op Vijay'. In the third part, individual officers, associated with Kargil, have shared their perceptions and opinions about the Kargil conflict and the scenario after 20 years. The fourth part focuses on 'Motivation;' and reflects the saga of courage and valour of the Indian Armed Forces, and the junior leadership, during the summer of 1999. The fifth part, 'Emerging Challenges and the Way Ahead' looks at the emerging global-cum-regional scenario, the envisaged threats, our preparedness, and makes substantial recommendations to face the conflicts of the future. The forecasts provided by some of the most senior military officers of the country give a sneak peek into the emerging challenges of the future and India's preparatory responses to them. Given the emerging world order and the revolutionary changes in technology and character of conflicts, the book restates the fundamental focus of the Indian Armed forces: to be prepared to face the envisaged threats and challenges of the future.

Author : Air Commodore Jasjit Singh
Publisher : KW Publishers Pvt Ltd
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789385714825

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Role of Indian Air Force in 1971 War by Air Commodore Jasjit Singh Pdf

The Indian Air Force which was initially created as an independent military force proved to be an independent and versatile component of India’s military power in 1971 War. This book provides insightful essays and material to critically review and revalidate some of the continuing concepts and approaches to the planning and execution of military operations. This edited version delves into the national interest protection and legitimate compulsions for India to go into war. The compilation also lays out the canvass for a comparison study with the one in 1965. The analyses on military strategy of Pakistan and avenues of shortcoming in joint planning bring out important lessons in force employment. The aggressive dimensions of offensive actions by all the three Services have been well documented. The 1971 War proved the heroism, steadfastness and courage of junior leadership that, incidentally, has also been the hallmark during Kargil in 1999. Despite frequent criticisms on jointness, instances of combined resoluteness and mutual trust during 1971 War contributed immensely to the victory. Valuable lessons can be inferred from instances where objectivity in political decisions brought about judicious outcomes through demonstrable use of military power. The book also provides a few analytical horizons on the background framework of Simla Agreement and certain events in the past that could have developed a different template for history. Air power may be difficult to understand but an evaluation of the purpose, cost and expected gains as evident from various instances of history including 1971 War would bring an end to many irreconcilable and inchoate debates. This book makes for a compelling read for those in quest of understanding the competence of air power and its dominant influences to shape victory.