A Soldier’s Diary: Kargil the Inside Story
KARGIL, 1999. Two entire brigades of Pakistani army regulars infiltrated Indian territory and fortified themselves before the Indian army even realized they were there. The top army brass ignored warnings, downplayed the threat and the number of infiltrators till it was almost too late. They were also poorly prepared - operationally and in every other aspect. Infantry soldiers were pushed up with inadequate maps, clothing, weapons, and no information of either the enemy's numbers or their weapon strength.
With a foreword by GL Batra, father of Capt Vikram Batra, recipient of the highest gallantry award, Param Vir Chakra, this is the true story of Kargil. Written in the form of a diary, it offers a detailed and exclusive account of the events that led to the invasion and the subsequent battle to retake the peaks occupied by the intruders. Even after 25 years, the book, with an updated foreword and introduction, is the most accurate account of the many Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
| ISBN/SKU | 9788193750155 |
| Imprint | Roli Books |
| Language | English |
| Format | Paper back |
| Pages | 174 |
| Year of Pub. | 2018 |
