Indo-Pak War 1971 - Daruchhian: A Saga of Valour

by Inderjit Singh

Overview

The Battle of Daruchhian, a Saga of Valour and Sacrifice" is an account of a battle which in less than twelve hours eight officers, seven Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and one hundred and forty nine Other Ranks (ORs) were killed, wounded or missing. Those who survived came back with their heads held high not only for what their compatriots did but also for their own contributions towards achieving the objective. This battle was doomed for failure from the beginning.
The book written in three parts, is a narration of the successful raids on the enemies supply points, before the main battle. A detailed account of the main battle which was thrust on the battalion to fight, as per the orders from the Commanders who rejected the request for time to patrol the area
The narrative dwells on low morale of the battalion with the loss of compatriots and the role of the Commanding Officer (CO) to restore the confidence. Finally, the rare decision to meet with the Army Commander, against the advice of his Commanders, to restore the dignity and honour without sacrificing any values.
The Book would be of tremendous interest to not only the soldiers who face such odds, but to all interested readers for a better understanding of the life of a soldier especially on the borders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789386288189
Publisher:	K W Publishers Pvt Ltd
Publication date:	12/15/2016
Series:	First
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Lt. Col. Inderjit Singh had been fortunate to receive professional training from Col. Kim Yadav, an outstanding trainer who taught him all aspects of being a good soldier. Being attached to Strike Corps of the Army he had a very exciting tenure writing and conducting exercises regularly. He took charge as Second-in-Command of 14 Grenadiers which he later commanded during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Battle of Daruchhian was fought under his Command. In 1975 he joined the Army HQs Pamphlet Writing Team, where he wrote two pamphlets. The first being 'Military Leadership and Command' and the second 'Attack Opposed River Crossing Operation', besides many more. Later he was given charge of foreign training of Indian Army and foreigners' training in India. He left the Army in 1978. After retirement he dedicated his life to serve the ex-servicemen. He raised the issue of One Rank One Pension with the then Prime Minister on February 22, 1982, which is being pursued currently too.

Table of Contents

December 13, 1971 An Important Day To Remember

Part 1 Before The Battle

1. Joining the Army

2. My Regimental Grooming and Initial Assignments

3. Our Move to 25 Infantry Division

4. Multi-Directional Attack- Evolution of the Concept

5. No Lull Before the Storm

6. Raid on Atian Supply Point

7. Orders to Raid Jhanjora Gun Area

8. Situation Before the Attack

Part 2 During The Battle

9. Orders to Capture Daruchhian

10. Preparations for the Attack

11. Battalion Moves for Attack Preliminary Moves

12. Phase I: The Attack Commences-B Company

Moves for Attack Initial Thrust

13. Phase 2: C Company Attacks

14. Phase 3: D Company Attacks

15. CO Moves Out

16. Desperate Efforts of CO’s Party

Part 3 After The Battle

17. Soon After the Battle

18. Getting Over the Traumatic Experience

19. Persistent Doubts and Suspicions

20. Time to Act

21. Briefing the Goc Corps about the Battle

22. Confidential Complaint

23. A Tale of Three Jcos

24. Daruchhian Commemorated

25. Regimental Scarf Tradition

26. Army Commander Orders to Conduct Battle Study

27. Reaction of Corps Commander