1962 Indo-China War : The Afterpain
1962 Indo - China War
The Afterpain
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The Indo-China war resulted into the defeat of Indian side,it wasn't just a defeat for our army,but it was a defeat of our foreign policies.
Nehru....who was recognised as a great statesman and a diplomat was deeply hurted by this outcome,his glorious identity on an international level was shattered into pieces.
1. The Superheros
- It wasn't a war for Indian army in any sense,due to misjudged policies, government didn't gave any attention towards welfare of the troops.
- Indian troops didn't had any war strategy or equipment,all they had was courage but war doesn't require only courage.
- Indian troops had the 303 guns while Chinese army had highly equipped AK47 guns.
- Indian troops also lacked in Sunglasses,Gumboots, Ammunition,Warm-Cloths which are essential for the war at higher altitudes.
- A report says,that of all the casualties India faced.... half of them were due to shivering cold.
AK-47. 303 RIFEL
2. Casualties
- Strength : Indian troops -12,000.
- Chinese troops-80,000
Killed Indian Soldiers 1,383 Missing Indian Soldiers 1,696 Wounded Indian soldiers 1,047 Prisoners of war 3,968
The Hindersen-Brook-Bhagat Report is the report regarding the mistakes done by the Indian side regarding the war, which is still kept classified (unpublished) till the date
3. Dishearted Nehru
- Due to India's inability to anticipate Chinese aggression,Nehru faced harsh criticism in following years.
- President Radhakrishnan said, Nehru's government was naive & negligent about army preperation. Nehru also admitted his failing.
- 2 months after the war,on 26th January 1963, a program was held at National Stadium-New Delhi in the presence of late President Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan & Jawaharlal Nehru remembering the martyr of the war.
- The Melody Queen of India -Lata Mangeshkar sung that immortal song -"Ae mere watan ke logo". PM.Nehru was left in tears after listening it.
Must watch video🙏
Speaking positively the war brought us a glorious defeat. But on the contrary it was the most worst situation our nation had ever faced.
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