Author: Rachna Bisht
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9351188051
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
21 riveting stories from the battlefield about how India’s highest military honour was won The Brave takes you to the hearts and minds of India’s bravest soldiers, all of whom won the Param Vir Chakra, India’s greatest military honour. With access to the Army, families and comrades-in-arms of the soldiers, Rachna Bisht Rawat paints the most vivid portrait of these men and their extraordinary deeds. How hard is it to fight at 20,000 feet in sub-zero temperatures? Why did Captain Vikram Batra say ‘Yeh dil maange more’? How do wives and girlfriends of soldiers who don’t return cope? What happens when the enemy is someone that you have trained? How did the Charlie Company push back the marauding Chinese? How did a villager from Uttar Pradesh become a specialist in destroying tanks? Both gripping and inspiring, The Brave is the ultimate book on the Param Vir Chakra.
The Brave
Author: Rachna Bisht
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9351188051
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
21 riveting stories from the battlefield about how India’s highest military honour was won The Brave takes you to the hearts and minds of India’s bravest soldiers, all of whom won the Param Vir Chakra, India’s greatest military honour. With access to the Army, families and comrades-in-arms of the soldiers, Rachna Bisht Rawat paints the most vivid portrait of these men and their extraordinary deeds. How hard is it to fight at 20,000 feet in sub-zero temperatures? Why did Captain Vikram Batra say ‘Yeh dil maange more’? How do wives and girlfriends of soldiers who don’t return cope? What happens when the enemy is someone that you have trained? How did the Charlie Company push back the marauding Chinese? How did a villager from Uttar Pradesh become a specialist in destroying tanks? Both gripping and inspiring, The Brave is the ultimate book on the Param Vir Chakra.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9351188051
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
21 riveting stories from the battlefield about how India’s highest military honour was won The Brave takes you to the hearts and minds of India’s bravest soldiers, all of whom won the Param Vir Chakra, India’s greatest military honour. With access to the Army, families and comrades-in-arms of the soldiers, Rachna Bisht Rawat paints the most vivid portrait of these men and their extraordinary deeds. How hard is it to fight at 20,000 feet in sub-zero temperatures? Why did Captain Vikram Batra say ‘Yeh dil maange more’? How do wives and girlfriends of soldiers who don’t return cope? What happens when the enemy is someone that you have trained? How did the Charlie Company push back the marauding Chinese? How did a villager from Uttar Pradesh become a specialist in destroying tanks? Both gripping and inspiring, The Brave is the ultimate book on the Param Vir Chakra.
Param Vir: Our Heroes in Battle
Author: Major General Ian Cardozo
Publisher: Roli Books Private Limited
ISBN: 9351940292
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This is the story of men under fire, of the courageous Indian soldier inspired by his officers. While war is an extension of the politics of a nation, it ultimately falls to the lot of the soldier to face combat on the ground. Schooled in the culture of 'Service before Self', soldiers of the Indian Army take their challenges head-on, turning adversity into opportunity, overcoming impossible situations with a smile. While some of their deeds of valour are rewarded, many more need to be remembered. What makes these men the way they are? This book helps us understand better the Indian soldier and his degree of commitment to the Indian Army, and to the nation that he serves.
Publisher: Roli Books Private Limited
ISBN: 9351940292
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This is the story of men under fire, of the courageous Indian soldier inspired by his officers. While war is an extension of the politics of a nation, it ultimately falls to the lot of the soldier to face combat on the ground. Schooled in the culture of 'Service before Self', soldiers of the Indian Army take their challenges head-on, turning adversity into opportunity, overcoming impossible situations with a smile. While some of their deeds of valour are rewarded, many more need to be remembered. What makes these men the way they are? This book helps us understand better the Indian soldier and his degree of commitment to the Indian Army, and to the nation that he serves.
Param Vir Chakra
Author: Reena I. Puri
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9350858428
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
The Param Vir Chakra is the highest decoration of valour in wartime, awarded to members of the Indian Armed Forces. The men who have been awarded this ultimate honour displayed indomitable courage and selfless devotion to duty, while defending the borders of our nation. It is only the most fearless who can summon the will to stand their ground and fight the enemy in the face of death. Only the bravest can challenge the ultimate sacrifice, so that no one else has to. Amar Chitra Katha tells the stories of 21 fearless heroes, for whom their own lives were less important than the sovereignty of India, and the safety of their fellow citizens. 21 stirring tales of bravery, courage and sacrifice, that need to be told and remembered, as an inspiration for generations to come.
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9350858428
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
The Param Vir Chakra is the highest decoration of valour in wartime, awarded to members of the Indian Armed Forces. The men who have been awarded this ultimate honour displayed indomitable courage and selfless devotion to duty, while defending the borders of our nation. It is only the most fearless who can summon the will to stand their ground and fight the enemy in the face of death. Only the bravest can challenge the ultimate sacrifice, so that no one else has to. Amar Chitra Katha tells the stories of 21 fearless heroes, for whom their own lives were less important than the sovereignty of India, and the safety of their fellow citizens. 21 stirring tales of bravery, courage and sacrifice, that need to be told and remembered, as an inspiration for generations to come.
Somnath Sharma
Author: Ian Cardozo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788174369239
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788174369239
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Men of Steel
Author: Tanushree Podder
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357085548
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
From the frigid heights of the Himalayas to the scorching deserts of the west and the humid wetlands in the east, India’s borders mirror the nation’s diversity. Amidst these rugged landscapes, Indian soldiers battle not only the enemy but also the unforgiving terrain. Within these pages, meet extraordinary heroes like Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum, and Lance Naik Albert Ekka. Their valour, akin to that of Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, Naik Digendra Kumar and Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, forever serves as a guiding light, inspiring us with courage and resilience. Covering significant military events—the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, the Kargil War in 1999, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, the Balakot airstrike, and the 2020 Galwan Valley skirmish—these eighteen warriors consistently placed their country above everything else. Recipients of numerous gallantry awards, their sacrifices and brave deeds resonate within the walls of the Indian Military Academy and echo in the hearts of the people of India.
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357085548
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
From the frigid heights of the Himalayas to the scorching deserts of the west and the humid wetlands in the east, India’s borders mirror the nation’s diversity. Amidst these rugged landscapes, Indian soldiers battle not only the enemy but also the unforgiving terrain. Within these pages, meet extraordinary heroes like Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum, and Lance Naik Albert Ekka. Their valour, akin to that of Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, Naik Digendra Kumar and Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, forever serves as a guiding light, inspiring us with courage and resilience. Covering significant military events—the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, the Kargil War in 1999, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, the Balakot airstrike, and the 2020 Galwan Valley skirmish—these eighteen warriors consistently placed their country above everything else. Recipients of numerous gallantry awards, their sacrifices and brave deeds resonate within the walls of the Indian Military Academy and echo in the hearts of the people of India.
Manoj Pandey
Author: Ian Cardozo
Publisher: Lotus Collection
ISBN: 9788174369000
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher: Lotus Collection
ISBN: 9788174369000
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Go for Knowledge
Author: Sonali Mathur
Publisher: Saraswati House Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9350963922
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
General Knowledge Book
Publisher: Saraswati House Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9350963922
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
General Knowledge Book
Concise General Knowledge
Author: Rajeev Garg
Publisher: S. Chand Publishing
ISBN: 9352716841
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Crisp and updated content according to the current trend of various competitive examinations like SSC-CGL, Railway Recruitment Board exams, IBPS and others. Timeline is coverd up to 2018 in History section (first time in any G.K. book) and many unique boxes. Many additional boxes and important text based on various competitive exams. Many unique in formations in the Geography section. Special coverage of Union Budget 2018-19, Demonetisation, GST and Cryptocurrency in the economics section. Important facts are incorporated in Box, Tables and Charts. Mnemonics are given along with the content for quick revision. Relevant diagrams are given in Science and Geography section for better understanding of the concepts.
Publisher: S. Chand Publishing
ISBN: 9352716841
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Crisp and updated content according to the current trend of various competitive examinations like SSC-CGL, Railway Recruitment Board exams, IBPS and others. Timeline is coverd up to 2018 in History section (first time in any G.K. book) and many unique boxes. Many additional boxes and important text based on various competitive exams. Many unique in formations in the Geography section. Special coverage of Union Budget 2018-19, Demonetisation, GST and Cryptocurrency in the economics section. Important facts are incorporated in Box, Tables and Charts. Mnemonics are given along with the content for quick revision. Relevant diagrams are given in Science and Geography section for better understanding of the concepts.
Stories of Heroism
Author: B. Chakravorty
Publisher: Allied Publishers
ISBN: 9788170235163
Category : Heroes
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
On galantary awards winners of Indian armed forces.
Publisher: Allied Publishers
ISBN: 9788170235163
Category : Heroes
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
On galantary awards winners of Indian armed forces.
General Knowledge
Author: YCT Expert Team
Publisher: YOUTH COMPETITION TIMES
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
2022-23 RRB General Knowledge Chapter-wise Solved Papers
Publisher: YOUTH COMPETITION TIMES
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
2022-23 RRB General Knowledge Chapter-wise Solved Papers