The Indian Army at War 1947-99 Osprey Men-at-Arms (9781472868862) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

The Indian Army at War 1947-99 (9781472868015)

Features

• 48 pages
• Illustrated throughout
• Softcover
• Book dimensions are 10″ x 7″

This absorbing study describes and illustrates the Indian Army forces that fought in five wars during the second half of the 20th century.
The Indian Army is the world’s largest volunteer army, with an enviable history and tradition of valour and gallantry. It was involved in warfare soon after India’s independence and has fought five wars between 1947 and 1999, notably against Pakistan (1947-48, 1965, 1971 and 1999) but also against China (1962). Besides these, the Indian Army has been involved in smaller internal conflicts and counter-insurgency operations, some of which continue. The Indian Army has also carried out two military interventions overseas, namely in the Maldives (1988) and in Sri Lanka (1987-90).