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Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa OBE (28 January 1899;– 15 May 1993) was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Indian Army.
He led Indian forces on the Western Front during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.
He was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949.
He is one of only two Indian Army officers to hold the Five-star rank of Field Marshal; the other being Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.

His distinguished military career spanned almost three decades.
Born on 28 January 1899, in Madikeri, Kodagu, Cariappa joined the British Indian Army shortly after the end of World War I, and was commissioned as a temporary first lieutenant into the 2/88 Carnatic Infantry.
He was transferred between multiple regiments early in his career before settling on 1/7 Rajputs, which became his permanent regiment.

He was the first Indian military officer to attend the Staff College, Quetta, the first Indian to command a battalion and was also one of the first two Indians selected to undergo training at the Imperial Defence College in Camberley.

He served in various staff capacities at various unit and command headquarters (HQ) and also at the General HQ, New Delhi. Before taking over as the C-in-C of the Indian Army, Cariappa served as the commander of the Indian Army's Eastern and Western Commands.

Tune in to listen to the life journey of the world-class military commander.

 

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The Kargil War, also known as the Kargil conflict was an armed conflict fought between India and Pakistan from May to July 1999 in the Kargil district of Kashmir and elsewhere along the Line of Control (LoC). In India, the conflict is also referred to as Operation Vijay, which was the name of the Indian military operation to clear out the Kargil sector.

The war is the most recent example of high-altitude warfare in mountainous terrain, and as such, posed significant logistical problems for the combating sides. It is also the sole instance of direct, conventional warfare between nuclear states (i.e., those possessing nuclear weapons).

How did the Indian Army against all odds take the enemy head-on?  

This episode takes you 22 years back in the Kargil operation area through Kargil war veteran Brig Umesh Singh Bawa, Vrc, SM.

Brig Umesh Singh Bawa, VrC, SM, commissioned in 17th battalion the Jat regiment in Jun1978. He is an alumnus of the National DefenceAcademy, Defence Services Staff College, and Higher Command Course. He commanded 17 Jat during the Kargil war and was awarded Vir Chakra during the operations. His unit was tasked to capture the Pimple Complex, part of point 4875 in Mashkoh valley. He has served in various staff and command appointments in the Army. He has been an instructor in Infantry School, Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School and Indian Military Academy. He retired from service on 31 Dec 2013. He is a PhD in Public Administration. He is now settled in Gurgaon along with wife Indu. 

Recently in Nov 2021, he has authored a book “Mashkoh: Kargil as I saw it” where he recounts his firsthand experience of the battle as it unfolded before him. The book captures the tales of courage, humor, emotions, tragic losses, and hard-won victories in the extremely challenging high-altitude terrain of Kargil, where many believed that the mission was impossible. This book isn’t meant to be an individual glorified war story, nor it is intended to belittle any leader for the lapses committed during the war. The book captures those lessons of war for future generations so that as new wars begin and end, such crucial lessons will not have to be relearned- rewritten in more blood. 

Please tune in to listen to the exciting story of Kargil Operation Vijay

 

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Gujarati community is popular for venturing into business or going abroad to look for greener pastures. However, there are very few who took totally different paths from this age-old traditional path.

Air Vice-Marshal Navinchandra N Shah ( Retd.) is one such rare gem of Gujarat who fought against all odds to join the Indian Airforce in June 1962 after obtaining the Degree in Electrical Engineering from Gujarat University Ahmadabad.

He served the country for 35 years and contributed immensely to defense technology development during his tenure in various establishments.

He took part in operations during the 1965 and 1971 wars.

He has worked closely with our most respected President His Excellency Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam for almost 14 years.

Do you want to Know:-

How did this son of soil fight against all odds to join the Air force?

How did he establish set up some new training facilities for the Air force?

What’s his experience of two wars?

What’s his impression of our beloved Ex-President?

Please tune in to listen to the exciting story of this Veteran Air Warrior of Gujarat!

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We Salute You: Military Service Is a Family Tradition for Deshmukh Family-Col Deepak Kumar Deshmukh fulfils dreams of his father

For some families, serving India is in the blood, and it passes from generation to generation.3rd consecutive generation of this family is continuing  to serve in Army

These multigenerational military families share their stories of duty and honor

Col Deepak Kumar Deshmukh (Retd), born on  23 Apr 1960 joined Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun and got commissioned in  Electronics and Mechanical Engineering Corps in June 1985 after completing B.Tech ( Electronics & Communications)

He dreamt of donning a uniform right from childhood seeing his father Sub Bhagwan Deshmukh. However, to fulfill his father’s dream of seeing him as an Engineer, he got admission and completed his engineering. Then he got selected as a Technical entry for joining the Indian Army which doubled the joy of his father.

He excelled in Hockey and boxing which enabled him to win Hockey blue during training at Indian Military Academy.

He commanded EME Battalion in Rajouri Sector, J&K where his father fought enemies in 1965.

After a distinguished service of 31 years, he is settled in Pune currently.

His daughter, son, and son-in-law are currently serving In the Indian Navy.

 

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On 28 June 1914 the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir apparent to the Austrian Empire, at Sarajevo in Bosnia was the main cause of World War-1 (1914-18). 

Tension between the major European power had, however, been growing for some time, fuelled mainly by Germany’s ambition to be the major power in Europe and as a competitor to Britain in Commerce and trade. This had led to the formation of two power blocks in Europe, the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria and Hungary; and the Triple Entente of England, French and Russia. Few would have imagined that the pistol shots in Sarajevo would lead to a brutal four year war and would draw in most of the world. Last of all did the Indian Army expect to be pulled out of fighting Pathans to fighting Germans and the Turks.

The Indian Army, at the start of World War-II (1939-45), had a strength of 1,94,373 personnel; just a little more than at the start of World War-I. 

In the Western Desert, in Eritrea and Italy, Indian Divisions engaged the Germans and Italians. The 4th, 5th and 8th Indian Divisions distinguished themselves in a series of hard-fought campaigns. A time came when the British 8th Army depended on the 4th Division to crack up Axis formations in their long and final retreat.

“There are no winners in an war  and it only brings destruction .”

Tune in to know bravery of Indian Army in World wars in this episode 

Jai Hind 

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The distinguished history of Indian Army dates back more than ten thousand years. The two grand epics of ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Mahabharata’ constitute the fundamental framework around which the edifice of Indian Army is built. 

Though innumerable wars have been fought thereafter, most were in quest of universal peace and ‘dharma’. Recourse to arms was only taken when peace was threatened. In fact the word 'peace' forms the very core of Indian philosophy, which can most aptly be traced to one of India's ancient scriptures known as the ‘Yajurveda’. It is stated in verse, the English translation of which reads - “May the sky be peaceful; may the atmosphere be peaceful; may the earth be peaceful; may eternal peace cometh upon us”.

 

Why our country remained a slave to outside forces?
Listen to this episode to know 

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Military Service Is a Family Tradition for Deshmukh Family-Father and Son fought enemies on the same soil three decades apart.

For some families, serving India is in the blood, and it passes from generation to generation.
3rd consecutive generation of this family is continuing to serve in Army.
These multigenerational military families share their stories of duty and honor.

A family in Pune has been serving in the Indian Army for long 68 years. Their 3rd generation has also joined defense forces. 

Every time a child is born in this family, he grows up seeing the uniform. Falling in love with the spirit of soldiers, the child follows footsteps.

Sub Bhagwan Deshmukh( Retd), born on  15 Mar 1931 joined Army in Maratha Regt in 1953. Initially with 2nd Maratha LI then 1st Maratha LI. He fought enemies in 1965 war in J&K and the 1971 war on the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border.
He successfully won his third war with Corona in 2021.

Col Deepak Kumar Deshmukh (Retd), born on  23 Apr 1960 joined Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun and got commissioned in  Electronics and Mechanical Engineering Corps in June 1985 after completing B.Tech ( Electronics & Communications)

He commanded EME Battalion in Rajouri Sector, J&K where his father fought enemies in 1965.

His daughter, son, and son-in-law are currently serving In the Indian Navy!

 

Listen to know our Armed Forces better and get inspired.

Jai Hind!

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Indian Armed forces are the backbone of our country and always fights to win at any cost.

The  Armed forces have time and again lived up to its tradition of valour, heroism, sacrifice and fortitude. It stands vigil along the border, watchful, prepared for any sacrifice so that the people of the country may live in peace and with honor. 

The Indian Armed Force’s soldier is infused by a set of values that make the soldier willingly face a plethora of challenges and difficulties, and when the call may come, to give the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the Nation.
The ethos of the Army is ingrained in all soldiers with an unwavering will to succeed, accepting their grave responsibility and an unbridled ability to give their lives for others; confident that in return the nation will look after them and their families.

The Indian Armed forces is that and much more. 

Listen to know our Armed Forces better and get inspired.

Jai Hind

 

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"Oh, my Mother India I love you and will protect you till my last breath" -Indian armed forces' soldier.
Rakshak is a tribute to their bravery, inculcate patriotism, and a source to inspire young generations to take on the Armed forces as a professional career.
Ep.Log and Lt. Col Shankar Gurkha( Retd) brings to you the history of the Indian armed forces, traditions and culture, stories of war and war heroes, the real-life journey of soldiers, and the sacrifices of families.

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