Bharat Rakshak - Indian Army & Land Forces

The National Military Memorial, Bengaluru

Details: Written by Jagan Pillarisetti; Hits: 9843

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alt The National Military Memorial Park (NMM Park) is a tribute by the Bangalore citizens to honour the men and families of martyrs of the Armed Forces, who have died in the service of the nation. National Military Memorial is located adjacent to Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park in Bangalore.

Major Mohit Whig (1960 - 1997) and a quest from Australia

Details: Written by Kunal Verma; Hits: 12127

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Diverse people come together to help the son of an Indian Army officer who was killed in Kupwara in 1997 in an IED explosion. Starting with the Australian Army's Military attache in the UK to his school mates, in an eye-catching and staggering feat, the group hopes to collect the funds required for the fallen officers son. A former classmate, Kunal Verma and Brigadier Bill Sowry tell us the story...

Book Excerpt: Beyond NJ9842 - The Siachen Saga

Details: Written by Nitin A Gokhale; Hits: 34030

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Journalist Nitin Gokhale's book on the Siachen Glacier is a first of its kind - detailing the history of Operation Meghdoot - the fighting on Siachen Glacier. The Book "Beyond NJ9842" is due to be on the market in April. Bharat Rakshak provides exclusive excerpts from this forthcoming book.

The Nyukmadzong war memorial

Details: Written by Super User; Hits: 19786

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Nyukmadzong memorial (Arunachal Pradesh - Sela Road)

The Nyukmadzong memorial is on the road from Bomdilla to Sela. It was the place where a major ambush took place on 18 Nov 62. View the photos provided by Veteran Hemant Sharma of the Indian Veterans Group

The Lord of Boundary Pillar BP 638

Details: Written by Col N N Bhatia (Retd); Hits: 38498

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During the many notable battles were fought in the Western Theatre too to contain and destroy our adversary. One such Battle was “The Battle of Boundary Pillar (BP) 638” fought by 13 Kumaon on 9 December 1971 near Longewala in Jaisalmer Sector against utter combat confusion and heavy odds. Colonel N N Bhatia writes the story of the battle.

Ours not to reason why : With the IPKF in Sri Lanka

Details: Written by Brig. R. R. Palsokar (Retd); Hits: 16429

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Published by Power publishers, Calcutta, October 2012
Price: Rs.450
ISBN:

978-93-82070-70-2

Reviews by Amit Javadekar, Nitin A Gokhale

Escape from Singapore

Details: Written by Brigadier Jasbir Singh; Hits: 14304

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Published by Lancer International, New Delhi, 2007
Price: Rs.295
Pages: 149 Pages.
ISBN: 1-935501-20-8.

Review by Colonel N N Bhatia (Retd)

1971 War: Dhaka or Bust?

Details: Written by Sumit Walia; Hits: 37677

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Was Army HQ in 1971 so blind that they failed to identify Dhaka (then Dacca) as a military objective? Sumit Walia looks into the claims of Lt Gen J F R Jacob and analyses the existing litterature.

Leh's Hall of Fame

Details: Written by Praveen Sundaram; Hits: 22829

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Leh's Hall of Fame The Hall of Fame in Leh was set up by the Indian Army XV Corps as a Museum cum Memorial to the War Heroes. It is open to Public and is situated near the Leh Airfield. Photos Courtesy : Praveen Sundaram www.photoyogi.com

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The President's Body Guard - A History

Details: Written by Super User; Hits: 50653

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alt This article covers the history of the President’s Body Guard. PBG is the oldest surviving mounted unit and the senior most regiment of the Indian Army.