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        Param Vir: Our Heroes in Battle

        Ian Cardozo
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        ₹395
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        This is the story of men under fire, of the courageous Indian soldier inspired by his officers. While war is an extension of the politics of a nation, it ultimately falls to the lot of the soldier to face combat on the ground. Schooled in the culture of 'Service before Self', soldiers of the Indian Army take their challenges head-on, turning adversity into opportunity, overcoming impossible situations with a smile. While some of their deeds of valour are rewarded, many more need to be remembered.

        What makes these men the way they are? This book helps us understand better the Indian soldier and his degree of commitment to the Indian Army, and to the nation that he serves.

        ISBN/SKU9788174362629
        ImprintLotus Roli
        LanguageEnglish
        FormatPaperback
        Pages225
        Year of Pub.2022
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        About the Author

        Ian Cardozo

        Major General Ian Cardozo was born in Mumbai and studied at St Xavier’s School and College. In July 1954, he joined the Joint Services Wing which later became the National Defence Academy. Here he was the first cadet to win the gold medal for being the best all-round cadet, and the silver medal for being first in order of merit. He was commissioned at the Indian Military Academy into the 1st Battalion the Fifth Gorkha Rifles (FF) in 1958, and was the first officer of the Army to be awarded the Sena Medal for gallantry on a patrol in NEFA in 1959. Wounded in the battle of Sylhet in Bangladesh in 1971, he overcame the handicap of losing a leg and became the first war-disabled officer to be approved for command of an Infantry Battalion. He retired in 1993 from his appointment as Chief of Staff of a Corps in the East. Author of The Sinking of INS-Khukri: Survivor’s Stories and Param Vir: Our Heroes in Battle, he has worked with the Spastics Society of Northern India and was chairman of the Rehabilitation Council of India for nine years. At present he is the Vice President of the War Wounded Foundation.

        For the Fauji Within: A Curation of Authentic Tales

        At Fauji Days, we delve deep to bring you authentic narratives that capture the essence of the military experience. Our carefully curated collection features stories of valour, sacrifice, and camaraderie, penned by military leaders, serving personnel, and those deeply connected to the armed forces.

        Name this unique place famous for its intersection of soldiering and sports.

        That one village, one family, one street gave India 14 Olympians, an unrivaled track record even today. Take a look at the haul:

        14 Olympians – 15 medals (8 Gold, 1 Silver, 6 Bronze)

        10 Asian Games players – 13 medals (4 Gold, 8 Silver, 1 Bronze)

        5 Arjuna Awardees

        4 Maharaja Ranjit Singh Awardees

        2 Padma Shri winners

        1 Tenzing Norgay (National Adventure) Award winner.