Who dares wins: a soldier’s memoir

By:

Joshi, Y.K

Publication details: Gurugram: Penguin Veer, 2024.Description: xiv, 240p.: col. ill.; maps; hbk.: 22 cmISBN:

9780143467632

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

923.554 JOS

Summary: As the chief of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, he played a critical role to get the People’s Liberation Army to withdraw beyond the Indian claim line at Finger 8 on the north bank of Pangong Tso. This strategic move forced China to negotiate Ladakh disengagement. He was commissioned to the India Army’s 13 JAK Rifles unit, which is known as the ‘Bravest of The Brave’. He commanded 13 JAK Rifles in Operation Vijay during the Kargil War and Operation Parakram. The 13 JAK Rifles unit, in his command during Operation Vijay, was awarded with a total of 37 gallantry awards, including two Param Vir Chakra, eight Vir Chakra and 14 sena medals. He was awarded the Vir Chakra. https://www.penguin.co.in/book/who-dares-wins/

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
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As the chief of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, he played a critical role to get the People’s Liberation Army to withdraw beyond the Indian claim line at Finger 8 on the north bank of Pangong Tso. This strategic move forced China to negotiate Ladakh disengagement.

He was commissioned to the India Army’s 13 JAK Rifles unit, which is known as the ‘Bravest of The Brave’.

He commanded 13 JAK Rifles in Operation Vijay during the Kargil War and Operation Parakram. The 13 JAK Rifles unit, in his command during Operation Vijay, was awarded with a total of 37 gallantry awards, including two Param Vir Chakra, eight Vir Chakra and 14 sena medals. He was awarded the Vir Chakra.

https://www.penguin.co.in/book/who-dares-wins/

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