Of Valour
Subtitle: A history of India's 62 Infantry Brigade
Contributors: Col Anil Shorey
Edition: First
Series: Military History
Publisher: Force Multipliers
Published: 2002
Place of publication: New Delhi
Language: eng
Description: This is a rare book which gives an insight into a veteran Infantry Brigade which, the moment it was raised, was launched to face one of the biggest challenges of Indian Army- the 1962 Indo- Chinese war. 

It not only explains the utter lack of compatibility between the two opposing forces, but also highlights the manner Indian troops went into an organised withdrawal, thus causing tremendous attrition on pursuing Chinese forces. That the Indian troops took on the Chinese might with fortitude and valour is a universal fact, but its overall retreat againt overwhelming superiority proved to be a turning point in the entire ethos and outlook of Indian Army.

Thereafter the book highlights the outstanding achievements of the Brigade during the subsequent Indo- Pak wars, the Punjab crisis, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) rebellion and other counter terrorism actions, invariably comimg out triumphant! Its leaders and units under command ensured ultimate triumph all along, and today the Brigade is amingst the best in Indian Army!

With crisp and clear photographa and maps, the book is a must for all military historians and those curious to learn more 'behind the curtains'! 

Happy reading!!
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