THE FIRST KASHMIR WAR: 1947-48

[ Army History ]

A Diamler armoured vehicle of the Indian Army, on road patrol in the Jammu & Kashmir state. Circa 1948.

1. Defending Kashmir

A detailed account of the first Kashmir conflict, adapted from the official history of the 1947-48 Jammu & Kashmir operations.

2. The Battle for Zoji La

Zoji La presented one of the most difficult terrains for the Indian Army, to maintain and defend, but yet was strategically vital. Author L.N. Subramanian recollects the events of the Battle of Zoji La.

  

3. The Recapture of Rajouri

Lieutenant Colonel George Forty takes us back to 1948 Kashmir and the brilliant tactical manoeuvring by Major General Zorawar Singh, MC to recapture the strategic town of Rajouri from Pakistani hands.

4. Jawaharlal, do you want Kashmir?

Sam Manekshaw, the first Field Marshal in the Indian Army, was at the ringside of events when Independent India was being formed. Then a Colonel, he was chosen to accompany VP Menon on his historic mission to Kashmir.

5. Sam, we've got the Accession

Part 2 of the interview with Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on India's first war against Pakistan.

6. Pictorial Gallery: The First Kashmir War

The Indian Army's operations in the Kashmir conflict.
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