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Major Shaitan Singh 13 Kumaon The battle of Rezang La, Ladakh, will long be remembered in the annals of military\r\n\r\nhistory because of the incredible heroism displayed by over a hundred Indian soldiers led by Major Shaitan Singh\r\n\r\nagainst overwhelming hordes of Chinese. While the Chinese were equipped with modern weapons, Indian troops were\r\n\r\narmed with the .303 single-action Lee Enfield rifle which was an obsolete and outmoded weapon from the Second\r\n\r\nWorld War. Notwithstanding the disadvantages of climate, terrain, and weapons, Major Shaitan Singh and C` Company\r\n\r\nwent all out to defend Rezang La on 18 November 1962. Major Shaitan Singh`s leadership and courage inspired and\r\n\r\nmotivated his men to face the enemy.A ceasefire to the Sino-Indian war was declared by the Chinese Army after this battle.
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ISBN : 9788174369154
Pages : 34
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