India, July 26 -- Captain Vikram Batra remains one of India's most celebrated war heroes for his extraordinary courage during the 1999 Kargil War. A young officer of the 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, he led some of the toughest military operations during Operation Vijay and made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the nation. His radio message, "Yeh Dil Maange More," became one of the most iconic phrases in India's military history and came to symbolize determination, courage and an unwavering commitment to victory.

Early Life and Dream of Joining the Army

Captain Vikram Batra was born on September 9, 1974, in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, to G.L. Batra and Kamal Batra. He had an identical twin brother, Vishal Batra. During his school a...