Kargil Vijay Diwas observed on 26 July commemorates the victory of the Indian soldiers over the infiltrating Pakistani troops. On the 22nd anniversary of this landmark day, we have identified a couple of books that deal with the Kargil War and patriotism.
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Kargil: Untold Stories from the War by Rachna Bisht Rawat
Rachna Bisht Rawat interviews Kargil war survivors and martyrs’ families. Her earlier books chronicle war as well but in this book, since Kargil is so close to home, she is able to provide a crystal clear picture of the captains, grenadiers and brave soldiers who participated in the war effort. The book is a testimony to the bravery of our troops and provides a bird’s eye view of conflict.
Kargil: From Surprise To Victory by General V. P. Malik
General V.P. Malik, former Chief of the Army Staff, analyses enemy action and surveillance hiccups in the mountainous Kargil region. His detailed account throws light on war strategy and the heroism of the Indian Army.
“Neglect of the military history of the nation reflects a weak strategic culture and a lack of military confidence.”
A Ridge Too Far: War in the Kargil Heights, 1999 by Amarinder Singh
A deep dive into the battles that were fought in the Kargil Heights and a military analysis of what actually happened in the mountains in 1999, starting from what led to the conflict, the build-up of the Army for the offensive and the battles fought by ten heroic infantry battalions in extremely hostile terrain.
Kargil: Turning the Tide by Lt. General Mohinder Patel
An objective account of the operations of 8 Mountain Division in their efforts to evict the enemy from the Drass-Mushkoh Sector during Op Vijay. Lt Gen (then Maj Gen) Mohinder Puri led the division during the operations and is the author. The Kargil war had a high casualty count and multiple gallantry awards were distributed.
The Kargil Girl: An Autobiography by Gunjan Saxena
Gunjan Saxena was part of the Operation Safed Sagar launched by the Indian Air Force. She informed the army of key enemy positions, even narrowly missing a rocket missile attack.
We identified a couple of military narratives at the Pothi.com Store that you could check out.