Watershed 1967: India’s Triumph Over China Unveiled by Probal DasGupta in Watershed 1967

The book Watershed 1967 India’s Forgotten Victory Over China, written by Probal DasGupta, a former Indian army veteran, tells the story of the 1967 clashes between India and China at the Sikkim border, where India emerged victorious and restored its pride after the 1962 war. The book also analyzes the impact of these battles on the India-China relations and the geopolitics of the region. The book is based on extensive research and interviews with army officers and soldiers who participated in these historic battles. The book aims to shed light on a forgotten chapter of history and celebrate the bravery of the Indian soldiers.

Highlights:

The book provides a detailed account of the events leading to the 1967 battles, such as the 1962 war, the 1965 war with Pakistan, and the Chinese support to the Naxalite movement in India.

The book describes the military and political leadership issues that influenced the decision-making and the execution of the operations on both sides.

The book narrates the thrilling and dramatic battle scenes, such as the artillery duels, the hand-to-hand combat, and the heroic acts of valor and sacrifice by the Indian soldiers.

The book reveals the international intrigue and the diplomatic maneuvers that shaped the outcome and the aftermath of the battles, such as the role of the US, the USSR, and the UN.

The book argues that the 1967 battles were a watershed moment in the India-China relationship, as they deterred China from launching any further aggression against India and forced China to rethink its strategy in the subcontinent.

The book also discusses the implications of the 1967 battles for the present and the future, such as the current border disputes, the trade and economic ties, and the strategic competition between the two Asian giants.

The book has received positive reviews and praise from various sources, such as The Telegraph, Business Standard, The Hindu, Outlook, and Mathrubhumi. The book has also been featured at the Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh in Dec 2020. The book has been described as engaging, captivating, well-researched, and valuable by eminent authors, journalists, historians, and scholars. The book has also been acquired by Story Ink, a books-to-film agency, for a possible film adaptation.

If you are interested in reading the book, you can find it online at Amazon https://amzn.to/3TkeMny or Juggernaut. You can also read more about the book and the author at Wikipedia or Goodreads.

Some of the special features of the book Watershed 1967 India’s Forgotten Victory Over China are:

It provides a detailed account of the events leading to the 1967 battles, such as the 1962 war, the 1965 war with Pakistan, and the Chinese support to the Naxalite movement in India.

It describes the military and political leadership issues that influenced the decision-making and the execution of the operations on both sides.

It narrates the thrilling and dramatic battle scenes, such as the artillery duels, the hand-to-hand combat, and the heroic acts of valor and sacrifice by the Indian soldiers.

It reveals the international intrigue and the diplomatic maneuvers that shaped the outcome and the aftermath of the battles, such as the role of the US, the USSR, and the UN.

It argues that the 1967 battles were a watershed moment in the India-China relationship, as they deterred China from launching any further aggression against India and forced China to rethink its strategy in the subcontinent.

It also discusses the implications of the 1967 battles for the present and the future, such as the current border disputes, the trade and economic ties, and the strategic competition between the two Asian giants.

It is based on extensive research and interviews with army officers and soldiers who participated in these historic battles.

About the Author:
The author of the book, Probal DasGupta, is a former Indian army veteran and a linguist. He has served as an infantry officer in the Indian Army and has also been a professor of linguistics at the University of Hyderabad and the Indian Statistical Institute. He is also an Esperanto speaker and activist, and has been the president of the Akademio de Esperanto and the Universal Esperanto Association. He has written extensively on topics such as syntax, morphology, sociolinguistics, literary theory, and political and social issues.

DasGupta was motivated to write this book by his personal and professional interest in the history and geopolitics of the India-China relationship. He wanted to shed light on a forgotten chapter of history, the 1967 clashes between India and China at the Sikkim border, where India emerged victorious and restored its pride after the 1962 war. He also wanted to analyze the impact of these battles on the India-China relations and the geopolitics of the region. He based his book on extensive research and interviews with army officers and soldiers who participated in these historic battles. He also aimed to rectify a blind spot in history and celebrate the bravery of the Indian soldiers.

The book is well-researched and has impactful photographs and maps. Dasgupta employs an accessible crossover writing style, appealing to a diverse readership. He significantly contributes to military history by highlighting a pivotal moment in India-China relations.

The book argues that the Indian victory in 1967 forced a rethink by China that ultimately shaped the subcontinent. It also sheds light on the lesser-known military interactions between India and China and the bravery of the Indian soldiers who banished the ghosts of the 1962 defeat.

The target audience of the book Watershed 1967 India’s Forgotten Victory Over China are:

• Readers who are interested in the history and geopolitics of the India-China relationship, especially the military and diplomatic aspects.
• Readers who want to learn more about the 1967 clashes between India and China at the Sikkim border, where India emerged victorious and restored its pride after the 1962 war.
• Readers who want to appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian soldiers who fought in these historic battles.
• Readers who want to understand the impact and implications of these battles for the present and the future of the two Asian giants.

Overall, the book tells the story of how India regained its confidence and control over the Sikkim border after defeating China in two fierce battles at Nathu La and Cho La in 1967. The book also explores the strategic, political, and historical implications of these clashes on the India-China relationship and the subcontinent. The book is based on extensive research and interviews with the veterans and witnesses of the 1967 war. The book is a captivating and informative account of a forgotten chapter of India’s military history.