Kargil: Untold Stories from the War
Rachna Bisht Rawat's 'Kargil: Untold Stories from the War' unveils a riveting exploration of one of India’s most intense military confrontations. Through a series of captivating interviews with those who endured the chaos and the families who suffered loss, Rawat reveals tales of remarkable bravery interlaced with heart-wrenching sacrifice. The enigmatic choices made by stranded paratroopers who called down fire upon their own positions, contrasted with the touching ritual of a martyr's father visiting a young Kashmiri girl each year, offer an unvarnished, emotional insight into the profound human toll of conflict. This work stands as a stirring homage to the 527 courageous individuals who surrendered everything, alongside those prepared to follow in their footsteps. With painstaking research and impassioned narrative, Rawat transports her audience to the perilous mountain landscapes where some of the fiercest clashes of the Indian Army transpired, granting a deep comprehension of the valor and tenacity that characterized the Kargil War.
- Author: Rachna Bisht Rawat
- Publisher: Penguin eBury Press (12 August 2019)
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
- ISBN: 978-0143445845
- Pages: 288 pages