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.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Major General Ian Cardozo
Major General Ian Cardozo was born in Bombay and studied at St Xavier’s School and College. In July 1954, he joined the Joint Services Wing, which later became the National Defence Academy. Here he was the first cadet to win the gold medal for being the best all-round cadet, and the silver medal for being the fist in order of merit. He was commissioned to the 1st Battalion of the Fifth Gorkha Rifles (FF) in 1958 and was one of the fist officers to be awarded the Sena Medal for gallantry on a patrol in NEFA in 1960. Wounded in the battle at Sylhet in Bangladesh in 1971, he overcame the handicap of losing a leg and became the first officer to be approved for command of an infantry battalion. He retired in 1993 from his appointment as Chief of Staff of a Corps in the East. He has worked with the Spastic Society of Northern India. At present he is working for persons with disability as Chairman of the Rehabilitation Council of India and is the Vice President of the War Wounded Foundation.
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