Leh, Aug. 18 -- General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Leh-based 14 Corps Lt Gen Madan Raj Pandey on Tuesday underscored the significance of military history and Ladakh's enduring place in India's defence heritage, saying its legacy offers enduring lessons in courage, leadership, resilience and sacrifice.

Addressing a literary session titled 'Life Lessons from the Battlefield' at the ongoing Ladakh Book Festival here, he said military history was not merely a record of dates and battles, but a repository of lessons in leadership, endurance, strategic thinking, innovation and sacrifice.

Reflecting on Ladakh's military legacy, Lt Gen Pandey recalled the courage displayed at Rezang La and Chushul, as well as the sacrifices made during the 199...