Longewala Ki Garajti Topen: Guns of Longewala, (Paperback)

<p>December 1971... a terrifying night in the deserts of Rajasthan. The small Indian post at Longewala stood surrounded by advancing Pakistani tanks and infantry. The enemy was closing in rapidly, and the defenders were heavily outnumbered. The post seemed moments away from being overrun.The Indian Air Force Hunters based at Jaisalmer did not possess night-flying capability at that time. Air support was unavailable. Darkness, exploding shells, roaring enemy tanks, and the shadow of defeat surrounded the lonely desert post.Then, the Indian Artillery roared to life.The silence of the desert night was shattered by thunderous explosions and the deafening roar of Indian guns. In those critical hours, Indian Gunners unleashed devastating artillery fire that halted the enemy advance and changed the course of the battle forever."Longewala ki Garajti Topen" brings alive the untold true story of the decisive role played by the Indian Artillery during the Battle of Longewala - a story that never received the recognition it truly deserved.Lt Col Kulvinder Singh, himself a direct participant in this historic battle, reveals the real events, battlefield drama, and extraordinary acts of bravery that transformed Longewala into an immortal Indian victory.When the Air Force could not fly at night, the Indian Artillery thundered across the desert - and history was changed forever.</p>

• Longewala Ki Garajti Topen: Guns of Longewala, (Paperback)
• Author: Lt Col Kulvinder Singh (Retd)
• ISBN: 9798905102103
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-06-10
• Page Count: 242