1962 THAPA

THE INDOCHINESE WAR OF 1 9 6 2

The blunder committed by political as well as military leadership by misreading the Chinese game and neglecting the Indian Army’s preparedness, made India suffer a humiliating defeat in the Sino-Indian war. The only thing that stood out was the iron will and cold courage of the soldiers who, though completely outnumbered and ill-equipped, fought to defend their country’s honour.