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  • India's Wars

  • A Military History (1947-1971)
  • Written by: Arjun Subramaniam
  • Narrated by: Surjan Singh
  • Length: 19 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (129 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

India's armed forces play a key role in protecting the country and occupy a special place in the Indian people's hearts, yet standard accounts of contemporary Indian history rarely have a military dimension. In India's Wars, serving Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam seeks to rectify that oversight by giving India's military exploits their rightful place in history. 

Subramaniam begins India's Wars with a frank call to reinvigorate the study of military history as part of Indian history more generally. Part II surveys the development of the India's army, navy, and air force from the early years of the modern era to 1971. In Parts III and IV, Subramaniam considers conflicts from 1947 to 1962 as well as conflicts with China in 1962 and Pakistan in 1965 and 1971. Part V concludes by assessing these conflicts through the lens of India's ancient strategist, Kautilya, who is revered in India as much as Sun Tzu is in China. 

Not merely a wide-ranging historical narrative of India's military performance in battle, India's Wars also offers a strategic, operational and human perspective on the wars fought by independent India's armed forces. Subramaniam highlights possible ways to improve the synergy between the three services and argues in favor of the declassification of historical material pertaining to national security. The author also examines the overall state of civil-military relations in India, leadership within the Indian armed forces as well as training, capability building and other vitally important issues of concern to citizens, the government and the armed forces. This objective and critical analysis provides policy cues for the reinvigoration of the armed forces as a critical tool of statecraft and diplomacy. 

Listeners will come away from India's Wars with a greater understanding of the international environment of war and conflict in modern India. Laced with veterans' intense experiences in combat operations and deeply researched and passionately written, it unfolds with surprising ease and offers a fresh perspective on independent India's history.

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bass heavy

There is too much bass in the audio making it distracting and harder to focus on the content

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Gripping Saga of India's Wars

The book represents a thrilling experience of India's Military conflicts with its neighbours during and post independence. The narrtor takes us into a virtual world where we can visualize the events before our eyes. The heroic acts of the soldiers and exemplary leadership of Indian Military is clearly brought out in this book. It is unfortunate that such true and heroic acts of our soldiers are unknown to many. I hope that such stories of bravery are included in our school curriculum to enable the young generation to realize the sacrifices of our brave soldiers in the line of duty, which they are doing even today. A salute to all the soldiers, no matter their rank for protecting our borders and letting us to sleep in peace. The narration was excellent and keeps the listener glued to the next sequence of events. Thoroughly enjoyed reading the book.

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Good content but bad narration

The research and content is good. Three chapters on why we need to take an initiative to keep war records, how we have failed to do so, the academic apathy - 3 chapters on post script, references and suggested reading is a lingering too long. The narration is sub standard with no pauses, no voice modulation and zero emotions in the voice. The research though is amazing, certainly helped by access that is not possible for a commoner. Overall a good choice for one with an inclination for military history.

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Must hear the audible

Memorable experience. It made my morning walk exciting. The book had enriching effect on me

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India' Conflicts & Soldier's Bravery! Must read

This book is gives insight to understanding on conflicts that India faced post independence and also tells many tales of brave soldiers during the tough time. Must read for those who are keen to know post independence struggle of India

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Title does not aligned with content

Respect to the author and our elite forces.I expected the details of War. The narrative is about selected wars. Title does not aligned with content

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Must read book

Mist read book for sure
Definitely highly recommended ans rated
Can't miss this book

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Good read

Good read and commendable job by author in bringing India’s mil history till 1971 in one single book

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well researched and written

a pleasing read . Well researched by arjun subramaniam and narrated by surjan singh. This book is one of a few ones which dwells deep into india's military history.

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must read book

this book gives the best knowledge of wars till 1971 war in brief. and also enlightened the gaps or mistakes done by polical leadership. and also talks about the military leadership and their psychology.

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