Indian Military Academy

Vikram Batra and the Kargil War: The Inspirational Journey of India’s Braveheart

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Vikram Batra

Short Information Name Vikram Batra Date Of BirthPlace 9 September 1974 (Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India) Died Place 7 July 1999 (aged 24) (Kargil), (Jammu and Kashmir) Allegiance (India) Service / branch (Indian Army) Years of service 1997–1999 Rank -Captain- Service number IC-57556H Unit (13 Rifle Jammu And Kashmi) Battle / war (Kargil War Battle of Point 5140 Battle of Point … Read more

A look at Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw life, career, and legacy

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Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

Sam Manekshaw 7th Chief of the Army Staff, India In office8 June 1969 – 15 January 1973 President V. V. GiriMohammad Hidayatullah Prime Minister (Indira Gandhi) Preceded by (General P. P. Kumaramangalam) Succeeded by (General Gopal Gurunath Bewoor) 9th General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command In office16 November 1964 – 8 June 1969 Preceded by Lt Gen P P Kumaramangalam Succeeded by (Lt Gen Jagjit … Read more