Fauji Days
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American Prometheus

Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin
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***THE INSPIRATION FOR OPPENHEIMER, WINNER OF 7 OSCARS, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE, BEST DIRECTOR AND BEST ACTOR***

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR NONFICTION'Reads like a thriller, gripping and terrifying' Sunday TimesPhysicist and polymath, as familiar with Hindu scriptures as he was with quantum mechanics, J. Robert Oppenheimer - director of the Manhattan Project that developed the atomic bomb - was the most famous scientist of his generation. In their meticulous and riveting biography, Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin reveal a brilliant, ambitious, complex and flawed man, profoundly involved with some of the momentous events of the twentieth century.

ISBN/SKU9781838959708
ImprintAtlantic Books
LanguageEnglish
FormatPaperback
Pages736
Year of Pub.2023
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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.