ABOUT THE BOOK
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Twelve decades
and the Battle of Saragarhi gives shiver through the spine of ultimate human
spirit of belief, responsibility, turpitude, valour and sacrifice. Besides
historical facts, the `INSIGHT` endeavours to enlighten about the awesome
circumstances of tough geo-topography, people and their ample ambitions,
socio-political-military overtures, engulfing audacious par takings and the
affects thereon, so pervasive, luxurious, varied and transforming.
The intent and
content of the Book revolves around the edifice of the feverish spirit that
shapes the human values and ethos that are built on the bedrock of memories
that become inspirations at the momentous juncture. Memories are but of the
deeds the iconic humans accomplish making possible the impossible. This Tome
commemorates the supreme martyrs of Battle of Saragarhi through the reflected
gamut of analysis.
The Book also
edifies upon some crucial aspects of weapons used, tactics, ‘last stand’, rousing
war cries, psychology why soldiers fight to give out their best, and finally
what has been done so far to cherish the indomitable battle and what more is
desirable.
ABOUT Author
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Brig Kanwaljit Singh (Retd) was
commissioned in 4 SIKH (Saragarhi) in 1962. During Indo-Pak War 1965, his
leading Company captured Brahmnabad, and then area Police Station,Barki
(Lahore). During recapture of Khemkaran, he was wounded and taken a PoW for
five months. During Indo-Pak War 1971, he was leading Company Commander in four
attacks. He was wounded during successful capture of Siramani (Khulna). His
unit was conferred with Battle Honours of Barki and Siramani, and Theatre
Honour Punjab.
Alumni of
Defence Services Staff College and College of Defence Management, he has
commanded 20 SIKH, 4 SIKH, Uri Brigade, Sikh Regimental Centre and a
Territorial Army group. He has been an instructor in prestigious Infantry
School and College of Combat, Mhow. He has held eminent staff appointments of
General Staff Officer - Grade1 of an Infantry Division and Colonel General
Staff Planning in a Corps. He has been an outstanding sportsman, keen shikari
and a golfer. Besides numerous articles, he has authored three books – Ashes to
Glory – Saragarhi Battalion, As it happened – Amazing Telltales of Army Life
and The Chameleons.
He lives at 93
P, Sector 56, Gurugram; can be reached at Mobile Phone 9971795295 and brigkanwaljitsingh@ymail.com.