Himalayan Blunder: The Curtain-Raiser to the Sino-Indian War of 1962
The Indian military setback against the Chinese attack in 1962 was high time for an honest soul-searching. Quite a few books written by Army officers have tried to tell their version of the untold story Brig. Dalvi's account of the Sino-Indian War is by far the most remarkable and authentic. He was present in the theatre of war throughout, commanded a brigade and was held captive by the Chinese for seven months.
In discussing the day-to-day events from September 8 to October 20, 1962, the author graphically tells the truth which only an actual participant could experience and know. The background of the war is drawn from his first-hand information as a high-ranking military commander.
"1962 was a national failure of which every Indian is guilty. It was a failure in higher direction of war, a failure of the opposition, a failure of the general staff (myself included): it was a failure of responsible public opinion and the press For the Government of India, it was a Himalayan blunder at all levels.
| Brand | Natraj Publishers |
| ISBN/SKU | 9788181581457 |
| Imprint | Natraj Publishers |
| Language | English |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 518 |
| Year of Pub. | 1969 |
