5 amazing books on the Indian Army
Indian defense has been an entity of pride for India since its inception. The Indian Army, especially, has achieved some boast-worthy feats, while the air force, navy, and police force have done superb jobs in their respective area of operations.
Every year on Independence Day and Republic Day we want to celebrate the valor of the Indian Armed forces. So, make 2023 a memorable one by celebrating their courage and bravery with novels. Here is a list of books that you will find interesting.
War Despatches: Indo-Pak Conflict 1965 by Harbaksh Singh
This novel by Harbaksh Singh is a collection of short conflicts involving high-intensity action, witty decisions, and crazy battles. This book gives an account of the war from a first-person perspective, giving us an internal view of the war India won back in 1965. It is an interesting read for defense fans.
Mission Overseas: Daring Operations by the Indian Military by Sushant Singh
The Army has conducted multiple operations with intelligence agencies out of the Indian boundary. But the top 3 – Operation Cactus, Operation Khukri, and Operation Pawan take the top spot because of the danger involved. The novel primarily talks about the 3 missions the Indian Army completed.
This is a great book for all those problem solvers out there.
India’s Most Fearless by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh
We know Iron Man, Spiderman, Superman, and others from MCU alongside DCEU as superheroes. But real heroes are the army personnel who are fighting selflessly to safeguard the citizens. The collection of true stories from the lives of modern heroes – defense personnel, celebrates their sacrifice, valor, and selflessness. The book contains 14 stories of Bravehearts and fearless fighters. It is a first-hand peek into the valiance behind enemy lines.
The Brave: Param Vir Chakra Stories by Rachna Bisht Rawat
One thing is common among all defense personnel – they are willing to die for the country while fighting the enemies. This novel by Rachna Rawat is a compilation of 21 shockingly true stories about sacrifices made by the Indian Armed forces and their respective families. The author compiled the stories after consulting with family members, friends, batch mates, and seniors. Anyone interested in history, as well as the achievements of the Indian Army, should read this book.
Kargil: From Surprise to Victory by General V. P. Malik
A retired army General writes about the valor of the Indian army while fighting self-contradictory Pakistan, which was playing a double role. General Malik minutely talks about the Kargil war and how all the captured peaks were taken back by the Indian Army in the tussle that continued for many days.
The books listed are a must-read, at least once. Army enthusiasts, current & future generations, and history lovers will like it. Celebrate National Army Day with the challenge of completing it within this month. Do tell us how the novels were!
