| Author | : Peter R. Lavoy |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 427 |
| Release | : 2009-11-12 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0521767210 |
A unique account of military conflict under the shadow of nuclear escalation, with access to the soldiers and politicians involved.
| Author | : Jasjit Singh |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 358 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
The book covers the core aspects that combined to culminate in the Kargil war and an account of the why and how of the war. The Kargil war is also significant in that while Pakistan escalated its covert war (in 1998) after it acquired nuclear weapons in 1987, this is the first war was fought with regular forces between the two countries that had become overtly nuclear although not the first between nuclear-armed states. And, hence, this volume that attempts to place the latest war in the context of the earlier attempts to take Kashmir by force.
| Author | : Ashley J. Tellis |
| Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 108 |
| Release | : 2002-02-04 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 0833032291 |
This report examines the views of India and Pakistan on the significance ofPakistan_s foray into the Kargil-Dras sector in a limited war that has cometo be known as the Kargil conflict. The goal of the analysis is to assessboth combatants_ perceptions of the crisis, with a view to evaluating thepossibilities of future Kargil-like events and the implications of thelessons each country learned for stability in South Asia. The analysis isbased almost exclusively on Indian and Pakistani source materials.The Kargil crisis demonstrated that even the presence of nuclear weaponsmight not appreciably dampen security competition between the region_slargest states. However, the question remains of whether or not the Kargilwar represents a foretaste of future episodes of attempted nuclear coercionif India and Pakistan believe that their nuclear capabilities provide themthe immunity required to prosecute a range of military operations short ofall-out war.
| Author | : Nasim Zehra |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 532 |
| Release | : 2018 |
| Genre | : Kargil (India) |
| ISBN | : 9789693531374 |
| Author | : V. P. Malik |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 456 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
An Incisive And Hard-Hitting Narrative That Reveals The Behind-The-Scenes Activities Affecting The Kargil War. In The Garb Of Jehadi Militants, Pakistan Army Personnel Infiltrated Into The Indian Territory Of Kargil And Triggered Off A Limited Conventional War Between The World S Newest Nuclear Weapon States.The Pakistan Army Achieved A Tactical Surprise But Failed At The Strategic Level. The Outbreak Of War In Kargil Also Revealed That Pakistani Political Leadership Was Out Of Synch With The Thinking And Planning Of Its Military Brass. The Author Seeks To Analyse The Reasoning Behind The Pakistani Army S Strategy And Tactics And Also Focuses On The People Responsible. This Volume Seeks To Answer Questions Such As: What Was The Rationale For India S Grand Strategy Of Restraint Despite Being A Victim Of Aggression? How Was The War Managed? How Were Battles Planned, And Executed, To Recapture The Strategically Important High Altitude Mountaintops?
| Author | : Rachna Bisht Rawat |
| Publisher | : Penguin Random House India Private Limited |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 2019-08-19 |
| Genre | : Literary Collections |
| ISBN | : 9353055911 |
Why does a group of stranded paratroopers call for Bofors' fire upon its own position? Why is an old man in Palampur fighting for justice for his dead soldier son? What makes a martyr's father visit a young Kashmiri girl every year? Kargil takes you into the treacherous mountains where some of Indian Army's bloodiest battles were fought. Interviewing war survivors and martyrs' families, Rachna Bisht Rawat tells stories of extraordinary human courage, of not just men in uniform but also those who loved them the most. With its gritty stories of incomparable bravery, Kargil is a tribute to the 527 young braves who gave up their lives for us-and the many who were ready to do it too.
| Author | : Lt Gen Mohinder Puri, PVSM, UYSM |
| Publisher | : Lancer Publishers LLC |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 2015-12-24 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1940988233 |
Kargil: Turning the Tide, is a gripping account of the operations of 8 Mountain Division, which was tasked to evict the enemy from the Drass-Mushkoh Sector during Op Vijay. Coming from the pen of Lt Gen (then Maj Gen) Mohinder Puri, who led the division during the operations, the book is as authentic an account of the operations as one can hope to have. Written in a racy style, the book vividly captures the emotions and sentiments of a soldier; the apprehensions and fears of the leaders, and finally the joy and ecstasy of a hard won victory. The book, covering a wide spectrum from attacks at platoon level to issues impinging on national security, will be of immense value to all military professionals. Civilian readers will find the accounts of various close quarters, hand to hand battles fought in the extremely challenging and hostile environment of rugged high altitude terrain, inclement weather and an entrenched enemy, very engrossing and moving. A very high casualty count of 268 killed and 818 wounded, coupled with a rich haul of gallantry awards – three Param Vir Chakras, eight Mahavir Chakras, and 42 Vir Chakras – operations of 8 Mountain Division are a saga of fortitude, exceptional bravery, and exemplary junior leadership, which will undoubtedly swell any Indian’s heart with pride.
| Author | : Harinder Baweja |
| Publisher | : Roli Books Private Limited |
| Total Pages | : 114 |
| Release | : 2019-05-27 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 8194110912 |
Harinder Baweja, an Editor with Hindustan Times has earned a reputation as a fearless, committed reporter through her prolonged coverage of conflict zones. Her experience of covering the Kashmir crisis gave her access to a wide range of sources, particularly among the army units that were sent to Kargil. She covered the sharp, short war for India Today magazine, using her enviable range of sources to compile a definite account of the Kargil war. She has also edited and authored chapters for 26/11 Mumbai Attacked.
| Author | : Diksha Dwivedi |
| Publisher | : Juggernaut Books |
| Total Pages | : 168 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| Genre | : Fathers and daughters |
| ISBN | : 9386228432 |
In May 1999, India was invaded by Pakistan in Kargil, Ladakh, in a surprise attack. Diksha Dwivedi's father was one of the martyrs of that war. In this extremely moving book, she tells the story of the Kargil war through the letters and diaries of her father and other soldiers who fought there.
