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Attack on Table Top

India, Aug. 30 -- The Chinese infantry troops, numbering in the hundreds, began to advance from Black Top towards the table top. The Gorkhas were waiting for the enemy to get within their firing range... और पढ़ें


The Battle of Gurung Hill

India, Aug. 30 -- Gurung Hill was also a significant feature. It measured 3000 metres in length and 2000 metres in breadth. It is 5030 metres high. This feature was strategically important since it ov... और पढ़ें


The Battle of Rezang La

India, Aug. 30 -- Rezang La is a massive feature, approximately 5,180 metres high. It was defended by the Charlie Company of 13 Kumaon. Deployed over a stretch of about 2 kms, it had a strength of 127... और पढ़ें


1 Jat LI

India, Aug. 30 -- The Battalion was in the same formation as 13 Kumaon in Uri Sector, but the latter was transferred first in October and the Jats were given the order to move in November. In just a f... और पढ़ें


20 Lancers

India, Aug. 30 -- Following the spread of word of the Chinese operating tanks in the region, the Indian Army began to induct tanks to confront the Chinese threat. Lt Col Gurbachan Singh 'Butch' comman... और पढ़ें


New deployment of the 114 Brigade in Chushul

India, Aug. 30 -- Initially based in Leh, the Brigade was responsible for a vast frontage stretching from Daulat Beg Oldie to Demchok with just two regular infantry battalions and two J&K Militia batt... और पढ़ें


The Lull

India, Aug. 29 -- There was no fighting in the Chushul Sector after the forward posts fell. The Chinese also proposed negotiations with the Indian government. At this time, the Indian Army strengthene... और पढ़ें


Jara La

India, Aug. 29 -- The Chinese, together with Chang La, encircled the post Jara La. There were also 17 men under the command of an NCO. Over 300 Chinese marched up to the position and surrounded it in ... और पढ़ें


Chang La

India, Aug. 29 -- Chinese forces assaulted Chang La post on 27 October. Our men, numbering just 17, held the post against the mighty enemy and prevented the post from being captured. But, with ammunit... और पढ़ें


The Indus Valley

India, Aug. 29 -- The Indus Valley is located south of Chushul in the southern sector. It was an important location since it had a route that connected Chushul to Dungti and then south to Demchok. Lt ... और पढ़ें