WATERSHED 1967 : Indias Forgotten Victory Over China

DETAILS : 

• Author : Probal DasGupta
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎Juggernaut Books
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 27 April 2022
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 939116501X
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9789391165017
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 350 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Watershed 1967: India’s Forgotten Victory Over China is a gripping military history that reconstructs the fierce clashes at Nathu La and Cho La in the Himalayas. Often overshadowed by the 1962 conflict, DasGupta brings to light the decisive tactical victory where the Indian Army successfully repelled Chinese incursions, marking the first time India stood its ground and pushed back the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The book uses extensive veteran interviews and declassified records to paint a vivid picture of the skirmishes that defined the modern Indo-China border. It argues that this "forgotten" victory changed the psyche of the Indian soldier and set the stage for India’s regional dominance in the decades that followed.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Probal DasGupta is a former Indian Army officer, a historian, and a strategic consultant with a background in international relations. Drawing on his military experience, he provides a professional soldier’s perspective on tactical maneuvers and the psychological landscape of the battlefield. DasGupta is known for his ability to weave complex military strategy into a fast-paced, narrative-driven style that appeals to both scholars and general readers. His work is characterized by meticulous research, often focusing on untold stories that have significant implications for India's current geopolitical strategy.