1962 Memorial of Indian Army victory

Let me tell you story of the epic battle of Rezang La which was fought 56 years ago on this day, November 18 1962. This is the epic battle of Rezang la. The name had a zing to it. Rezang La. A battle fought at an altitude of 18,000 feet in Ladakh. 120 soldiers of the Indian army against 5,000 soldiers of the Chinese army. The Chinese also had Artillery support. The 120 soldiers of 13th battalion of Kumaon Regt had no artillery support. Rezang la is the story of unparalleled valour, raw courage and victory buried in the overall humiliation of the crushing defeat at the hands of China in 1962. The story always brought tears in the eyes but filled the heart with immense pride. It was icy cold on the peaks around Chushul in Ladakh. Rezang La, Gurung Hill and Spanggur Gap. The Chinese artillery was advancing. Major Shaitan Singh was the Company Commander of Charlie Company of 13 Kumaon. His company was on Rezang La. He was a Rajput commanding an Ahir Company. Around 04...