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“Kargil 1999: The Impregnable Conquered” is a book authored by Lieutenant General Yashwant Mohanlal Bammi, a retired Indian Army officer. Published in 2002, the book provides a detailed account of the Kargil War of 1999 between India and Pakistan.
The Kargil War was a conflict fought between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, along the Line of Control (LoC) that separates the Indian-administered territory from the Pakistani-administered territory. The conflict arose when Pakistani soldiers and militants infiltrated into Indian territory and occupied strategic positions in the mountains overlooking key supply routes.
In “Kargil 1999: The Impregnable Conquered,” Lt. Gen. Y.M. Bammi offers insights into the strategic and tactical aspects of the war, including the planning and execution of military operations, the challenges faced by the Indian Army in reclaiming the occupied territories, and the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides. The book also examines the political and diplomatic dimensions of the conflict and its impact on Indo-Pakistani relations.
As a firsthand account by a senior military officer involved in the Kargil War, “Kargil 1999: The Impregnable Conquered” provides valuable perspectives on one of the most significant conflicts in recent South Asian history. It offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the events leading up to the war, the conduct of operations, and the aftermath of the conflict.
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