25 Jan, 2021 - 10:40 AM IST | By indiantelevision.com Team
India, January, 2021: 21 years after the Kargil War, the sacrifices of India’sbrave still remain etched in the nation’scollective memory. The war began with the infiltration of Pakistani troops into Indian territory in May 1999. After 60 daysof fierce fighting, the war ended with the Indian Army recapturing occupied territory. Over the two months of the war, the Indian Army proved beyond doubt that they would stop at nothing short ofcomplete victory. Now, with special access to military personnel and historical records, HistoryTV18’s new film retells the story of‘Operation Vijay’,with dramatic recreations ofhard-won battles on the arduous road to victory.Theaction-packed, ‘Kargil: Valour & Victory’, premieres on the 26thof January at 9 PM. The military documentary outlines the events of the Kargil War, showcasing true stories ofunflinching bravery and the actions of five exceptional youn
This Republic Day, HistoryTV18 Brings Viewers True Stories Of Courage And Sacrifice In The Kargil War
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Published: Friday, January 22, 2021, 19:08 [IST]
21
years
after
the
Kargil
War,
the
sacrifices
of
India’s
brave
still
remain
etched
in
the
nation’s
collective
memory.
The
war
began
with
the
infiltration
of
Pakistani
troops
into
Indian
territory
in
May
1999.
After
60
days
of
fierce
fighting,
the
war
ended
with
the
Indian
Army
recapturing
occupied
territory.
Over
the
two
months
of
the
war,
the
Indian
Army
proved
beyond
doubt
that
they
would
stop
at
nothing
short
of
complete
victory.
Now,
with
special
access
to
military
personnel
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We speak to the gameshow’s ‘lifeline’ expert for the day, Colonel Vembu Shankar (retired)
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(from left) Subedar Sanjay Kumar, Colonel (rtd) Vembu Shankar, Subedar Major Yogendra Singh Yadav with KBC host Amitabh Bachchan
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We speak to the gameshow’s ‘lifeline’ expert for the day, Colonel Vembu Shankar (retired)
Colonel Vembu Shankar (retired) brims with pride as he reminisces his days in the Armed Forces. A Shaurya Chakra awardee and an avid quizzer, Shankar is delighted to have been able to combine his service and his passion for knowledge to play a role in the finale of the 12th season of the television game show
#ShauryaStories: Remembering Kargil war hero Shershaah Captain Vikram Batra
Vikram Batra was bestowed with Param Vir Chakra, India s highest military honour on 15 August 1999.
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Updated: Jan 18, 2021, 02:18 PM IST
Kargil war hero Capt Vikram Batra was one of the Bravehearts of the country and his heroic tale deserves everyone s attention. For DNA s Shaurya Stories , look back at some inspiring stories of lesser-known heroes who created history in their own ways. Vikram Batra, who was bestowed with Param Vir Chakra posthumously died on July 7, 1999, during Kargil War fought between India and Pakistan.
Who was Captain Vikram Batra?
Born on September 9, 1974, Captain Vikram Batra spent his childhood in Palampur. During the 1999 Kargil War, his unit was ordered to recapture Point 5140 in his first major battle in the war. Even though the enemy had the higher ground, he led his men to a brilliant tactical assault on the enemy. The 13 J&K Rifles won a decisive victory which st
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Cover page of A Ridge Too Far: War In The Kargil Heights 1999
When Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee made his bold and friendly gesture of travelling by bus to Lahore and signing a declaration on February 21, 1999, the Pakistan army’s Operation Koh-e-Paima (Call of the Mountains) or Op. KP, was well under way. It would be another three months before the Indian Army’s Op. Vijay would be launched to counter it. Whether then Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had been kept in the dark about Gen. Pervez Musharraf’s ambitious plan or not is a matter of conjecture, elaborated upon in the book.