Trishul: Ladakh and Kargil 1947-1993

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This book is a historic record of the battle actions in Ladakh and Kargil from 1947 upto 1993 (when the author was posted at headquarters of the 3 infantry division).A lot has been written about the culture and the people of this region, but the battle actions have only been published as part of regimental histories or biographies of those who fought in these sectors. However, this book covers the history of warfare in Ladakh and Kargil. Initially conceived only as a history of 3 infantry division, 1947-48 operations acted as a good backdrop and hence were included. Since, so little is known of the brave actions of our jawans and officers who defended these remote areas, it was necessary to highlight some battles, particularly the 1962 Indo-China war. This book recounts the tales of bold and bloody battles fought in difficult conditions, of valour and courage seldom equaled and hardly ever surpassed, of stealthy skirmishes in pitch darkness over grim gorges and winding trails, of bullets finding their mark at incredible ranges, and always of a valiant jawan. Besides making interesting reading, "Trishul" highlights important lessons of leadership, be they political or military. This book will make interesting reading for Officers of Indian Army, people of Ladakh, and general reader.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ashok Malhotra

An alumnus of 24th NDA Course, Brig. Ashok Malhotra was commissioned in the 5th Gorkha Rifles on 9th February 1962. He saw front line action in the Indo-Pak wars in 1965 and 1971 (with 2/5 Gorkha Rifles) and was wounded in action in the 1965 war. He has served with 2/5 Gorkha Rifles during the Mizoram insurgency and with the Indian Military Training Team at Bhutan in 1972. Two tenures in Ladakh and Kargil motivated him to compile this history. Brig. Malhotra graduated from DSSC, Wellington in 1973 and has had varied experience: BM of an Infantry Brigade, AQMG at army Headquarters and Col GS (Plg) Combined Operations with the IPKF, Sri Lanka; he also commanded 3/5 Gorkha Rifles in the Rajouri Sector along the Line of control in J & K State and later, an infantry Brigade. He was nominated for the higher command course at College of Combat, Mhow and has also been a member of its faculty. As a Brigadier, he was Dy. MS at Headquarters Central Command. Brig. Malhotra retired in august 1997 from the Army as Commander of Bihar and Orissa Sub Area.