Indo-Pak War 1971 - Daruchhian

A Saga of Valour

Professor Inderjit Singh (Johns Hopkins University)

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English

K W Publishers Pvt Ltd
15 December 2016

Biography: general; Genocide & ethnic cleansing; Military history; Chemical & biological weapons; War crimes

Series: First

The Battle of Daruchhian, a Saga of Valour and Sacrifice is an account of a battle which in less than twelve hours eight officers, seven Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and one hundred and forty nine Other Ranks (ORs) were killed, wounded or missing. Those who survived came back with their heads held high not only for what their compatriots did but also for their own contributions towards achieving the objective. This battle was doomed for failure from the beginning. The book written in three parts, is a narration of the successful raids on the enemies supply points, before the main battle. A detailed account of the main battle which was thrust on the battalion to fight, as per the orders from the Commanders who rejected the request for time to patrol the area The narrative dwells on low morale of the battalion with the loss of compatriots and the role of the Commanding Officer (CO) to restore the confidence. Finally, the rare decision to meet with the Army Commander, against the advice of his Commanders, to restore the dignity and honour without sacrificing any values. The Book would be of tremendous interest to not only the soldiers who face such odds, but to all interested readers for a better understanding of the life of a soldier especially on the borders.

By: Professor Inderjit Singh (Johns Hopkins University)
Imprint: K W Publishers Pvt Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 209g
ISBN: 9789386288189
ISBN 10: 9386288184
Series: First
Publication Date: 15 December 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lt. Col. Inderjit Singh had been fortunate to receive professional training from Col. Kim Yadav, an outstanding trainer who taught him all aspects of being a good soldier. Being attached to Strike Corps of the Army he had a very exciting tenure writing and conducting exercises regularly. He took charge as Second-in-Command of 14 Grenadiers which he later commanded during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Battle of Daruchhian was fought under his Command. In 1975 he joined the Army HQs Pamphlet Writing Team, where he wrote two pamphlets. The first being 'Military Leadership and Command' and the second 'Attack Opposed River Crossing Operation', besides many more. Later he was given charge of foreign training of Indian Army and foreigners' training in India. He left the Army in 1978. After retirement he dedicated his life to serve the ex-servicemen. He raised the issue of One Rank One Pension with the then Prime Minister on February 22, 1982, which is being pursued currently too.