{"product_id":"the-battle-of-rezang-la-by-kulpreet-yadav","title":"The Battle Of Rezang La by Kulpreet Yadav","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eThe Battle of Rezang La\u003c\/em\u003e recounts the harrowing true story of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, led by Major Shaitan Singh during the Indo–China War on \u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e18 November 1962\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stationed at \u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eRezang La\u003c\/strong\u003e pass in Ladakh at 18,000 ft altitude, the unit comprised just 120 men (primarily from Ahirwal, Haryana) who courageously faced a Chinese PLA force of around 3,000–5,000 troops. Despite overwhelming odds and freezing conditions, they held their ground in a devastating last stand—firing their last rounds, charging with bayonets, and refusing to retreat. The Indian troops inflicted massive casualties—Indian sources claim over 1,300 Chinese dead—before the position was overrun. Out of 120, \u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e114 Indian soldiers were martyred\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Major Shaitan Singh posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his leadership and valor. The mission's sacrifice saved the strategic Chushul airstrip and stopped China's farther advance into Ladakh. Years later, rescuers discovered bodies frozen clutching their rifles—a powerful testament to their bravery . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAmidst deeply researched narrative and vivid emotional detail, the book immerses readers in pre-battle preparations, individual soldiers’ experiences, frontline combat, and the lasting legacy of this extraordinary chapter in military history\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/books\/reviews\/a-stirring-tale-of-heroism-in-the-frozen-heights-of-rezang-la\/article36644712.ece?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/books\/reviews\/a-stirring-tale-of-heroism-in-the-frozen-heights-of-rezang-la\/article36644712.ece?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFrom online discussion boards, readers echo its emotional impact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e“the storytelling by author won’t make you sleepy … detailed maps, pictures and notes … recommend everyone … it won’t be a disappointing read”\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKulpreet Yadav\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 14 January 1968, Chennai) is a retired Indian naval officer and Coast Guard commandant turned author, screenwriter, actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. A graduate in science from Pune and armed forces training alumnus, he served over two decades commanding three ships before retiring in 2014\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSince then, he has authored 13 books across genres—thrillers, espionage, true crime, and military history—including \u003cem data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eMurder in Paharganj\u003c\/em\u003e (Gurgaon Literary Festival Best Fiction 2018) and the co‑authored \u003cem data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eBrahmaputra\u003c\/em\u003e with Vijayendra Prasad\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kulpreet_Yadav?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kulpreet_Yadav?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis immersive retelling of Rezang La stems from deep archival research and interviews with veterans and their families, motivated by his concern that this legendary sacrifice remained little-known outside the soldiers’ native regions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.onmanorama.com\/lifestyle\/news\/2021\/09\/22\/book-battle-rezang-la.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.onmanorama.com\/lifestyle\/news\/2021\/09\/22\/book-battle-rezang-la.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book earned acclaim for its lucid, emotionally resonant narrative and scholarly rigor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255603749050,"sku":"34OH5229T-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/ky_e5ac29ee-54da-4406-ac07-26f9b086f651.jpg?v=1761066419","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-battle-of-rezang-la-by-kulpreet-yadav","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}