Param Vir

Maj Gen Ian Cardozo

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War is an extension of politics, but the outcome depends not on politicians, but the brave soldiers fighting it out in the warfront. They are the unsung heroes, who risk their lives for honour, pride and an unflinching love for the country they call home. In Param Vir - Our Heros In Battle, Major General Ian Cardozo narrates his chilling account of the bloody Indo Pak war of 1971, The Battle of Basantar. A tale of courage, bravery and patriotism of twenty one recipients of the India’s highest military decoration, that is the Param Vir Chakra. The tale of how three tanks from the Indian Poona Horse armoured regiment ripped apart fourteen tanks from the opposition. The books focal point is the story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal. Faced with the seemingly impossible task of taking on three Pakistani tanks with only one tank under his command, Khetrapal made his country proud but at the loss of his life. Arun Khetrapal is also the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. There’s also the story of how senior Khetrapal, who also fought for the Indian army comes to visit the Pakistani Brigadier K.M. Nasir, who later confesses to having killed his son in the battlefield. However, both the veterans emerge as winners in this Major General Ian Cardozo’s portrayal of plain human courage.

Language English
ISBN-10 978-8-17436-262-9
No of pages 225
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Book Publisher Roli Books
Published Date 31 Dec 2003

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Author : Maj Gen Ian Cardozo

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