The battle of Badgam was a defensive encounter which took place when Pakistani raiders invaded Kashmir in Oct 1947. Badgam was recaptured on 5th November 1947 and close to 300 enemy bodies were counted but the fleeing Pakistani raiders picked up none.
In the Indo-Pak war of 1947-48, the defence of Naushera and Jhanger against Pakistani raiders was led by the 50 Para Brigade under the command of Brig Usman. Indian troops were to defend the towns of Kotli, Mirpur, Jhanger, Naushera, Bhimber and Poonch.
Indo-Sino war of 1962 when an unprepared army was sent in to fight a war in unfamiliar terrains and against an enemy superior in position i.e. China.
One of the toughest battles fought in the highest of mountains: The battle of Rezang La in 1962. Rezang La was the last stand of the C Company of 13 Kumaon, during the Sino-Indo War in 1962 when only about 120 Indian soldiers went up against Chinese Troops.
In August 1965 Pakistan launched Operation Gibraltar to infiltrate Jammu & Kashmir and incite the locals to start a rebellion against India. The Battle of Asal Uttar was one of the largest tank battles fought during the Indo-Pak War of 1965.
In the second Indo-Pak war, India launched many aggressive operations to push the enemy out. The courageous capture of Haji Pir Pass and the Battle of Dograi was part of it. The Indo-Pak war of 1965 ended in a stalemate as India returned all captured strategic points to Pakistan.
The Battle of Longewala was fought in the western theatre during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri and his brave band of soldiers from the Punjab regiment lead the defence at the Indian border post of Longewala, in the Thar Desert against assaulting Pakistani forces.
The Battle of Basantar was one of the vital battles fought as part of the Indo-Pak War of 1971 in the western sector of India. The Indian troops won a hard-fought battle against Pakistan and secured Indian territory in the Punjab/Jammu sector.
A military conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed Siachen Glacier region in Kashmir turned into another battle with Pakistan in 1984. Indian soldiers proved their superiority once more by taking control of this strategically important glacier and capturing the highest point on the glacier, Quaid Post.
During the Kargil conflict of 1999, when Pakistan had strategically taken over crucial sectors connecting the Siachen glacier in Turtuk, a young soldier named Capt Haneef Uddin uprooted the enemy from the icy cold terrain.
The continuous infiltration of Pakistani soldiers disguised as militants across LoC resulted in the Kargil conflict. During this conflict, Rifleman Sanjay Kumar and Subedar Yogender Yadav displayed exemplary valour in the face of the enemy.
During the Indo-Pak war of 1971, Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla who was commanding a type 14 frigate, INS Khukri chose to go down with the ship after it was hit by a Pakistani submarine. During the same war in the eastern theatre, a young officer in the Gorkha regiment Ian Cardozo chose to cut off his leg with a Khukri after he stepped on a landmine by accident.
By May 1948 Pakistan had taken over the Kargil, Dras and Zojlla thus cutting off Leh. The success of Indian Army operations depended on the capture of Zoji la as it was the only land link into Leh. This is when Indian soldiers proved their mettle in the defence of Poonch and the Battle of Zoji la.
During the Kashmir operations in 1947, the 3rd Garhwal Rifles led by Lt Colonel Kaman Singh fought the Battle of Tithwal against very heavy enemy resistance, the enemy had no choice but to flee... But the conniving enemy soon launched another attack with the objective of taking control of the Richhmar Gali.
On 5th Dec 1961, Capt Salaria was tasked with a challenging mission of removing roadblocks set up by the rebels near the airfield. He is the only United Nations Peacekeeper to receive the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honour.
On 17 November 1962, Lance Naik Trilok Singh Negi, Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat and Rifleman Gopal Singh Gusain changed the course of the Battle of Nuranang which led the Chinese battalions to withdraw.
On 18th November 1962, the Chinese army, after attacking Daulat Beg Oldi area of Ladakh, attacked Gurung Hill. This is the story of 2nd Lieutenant SD Goswami's fierce courage, patriotism and bravery that turned the battle of Gurung around.
The Battle of Phillora was a large tank battle fought during the Indo-Pak War of 1965. In Sep Indian troops crossed the international border into Pakistan with the objective of launching an attack in the enemy's backyard. India held sizeable territory inside Pakistan until the ceasefire was declared.
The standoff that lasted for over two months started after Chinese troops infiltrated the Sikkim side of the border. After days of continuous fighting, the clash came to end with Nathu La intact with India.
The Desert Raids of the 1971 War when 10 Para commandos brought victory to India. This successful operation led by Lt Col Bhawani Singh established the Indian Army's dominance in the desert during the 1971 war.
The Battle of Hilli fought for nineteen consecutive days from Night 22/23 Nov. 1971 to Night 11/12 Dec 1971 in erstwhile East Pakistan is a classic example of defence in the history of modern warfare. The battle of Hilli was the bloodiest battle fought in East Pakistan.
Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, for single-handedly defending the Srinagar Air Base during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
Operation Trident: an offensive operation launched by the Indian Navy on Pakistan's port city of Karachi.
Bangladesh liberation war hero AVM Chandan Singh's distinguished efforts in armed forces gained him the Vir Chakra during the Sino-Indian War and the Maha Vir Chakra during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
Get engaged in the stories of 2 army officers who were bestowed with India's second-highest wartime military decoration - the Maha Vir Chakra, twice.