Manoj Kumar Pandey was born on June 25, 1975 in the Rudha Village of Sitapur District in Uttar Pradesh. Rank—Captain Unit—1/11 Gorkha Rifles War—Kargil War (Operation Vijay – 1999) Award—Param Vir Chakra (Posthumously) Special Recognition—Manoj Kumar Pandey stood with all his courage at his post 'PehalwanChowki' (in Khalubar area) at the height of 19,700 feet for a long time and carried out his duty with absolute courage and dedication. The exuberant words, "I swear that I will even defeat death if it comes in the way of my duty", were of martyr Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, the hero of the Kargil war.

21 riveting stories from the battlefield about how India’s highest military honour was won The Brave takes you to the hearts and minds of India’s bravest soldiers, all of whom won the Param Vir Chakra, India’s greatest military honour. With access to the Army, families and comrades-in-arms of the soldiers, Rachna Bisht Rawat paints the most vivid portrait of these men and their extraordinary deeds. How hard is it to fight at 20,000 feet in sub-zero temperatures? Why did Captain Vikram Batra say ‘Yeh dil maange more’? How do wives and girlfriends of soldiers who don’t return cope? What happens when the enemy is someone that you have trained? How did the Charlie Company push back the marauding Chinese? How did a villager from Uttar Pradesh become a specialist in destroying tanks? Both gripping and inspiring, The Brave is the ultimate book on the Param Vir Chakra.

The Shershah of Kargil takes you through the life and times of the Late Captain Vikram Batra P.V.C, who was one of the greatest Indian soldiers. Embark on a journey of an ordinary lad from Palampur who went on to become a legendary warrior before he turned twenty-five. With access to first-hand accounts from his family, friends and comrades, the author takes you through the various dimensions of Captain Batra's life. What made a young man of twenty, ditch a highly-paid job with the merchant navy? What made Captain Batra the daredevil commando he was? What were his aspirations and dreams? Who were his closest people and what did he do to show the love he had for his soulmate? Why was he called The Shershah of Kargil? What made him say Yeh Dil Maange More at 17000 feet? And what was the impact he had on the nation at a time when things looked bleak? Read The Shershah of Kargil to know about this hero and much more.

This book is a great tribute to our brave soldiers who fought fiercely in the Kargil War. In this book, you will know about the lives of various Kargil heroes such as Captain Saurabh Kalia, Captain Vijyant Thapar, Captain Vikram Batra, Captain Manoj Pandey, and many other young soldiers who had sacrificed their lives for the pride of Mother India. You will learn how our nerves had refused to admit defeat, even under adverse conditions and now they turned the tables on Pakistan no had assumed the war to be already won. in this book, the author Is also sharing his experience of meeting the families of the martyrs. The Kargil war was an outcome of Pakistan's betrayal as they had used Stealth to occupy 150 posts located along the 160 Km long Line of Control. This book also sheds light on our political and diplomatic victory and various other aspects of the Kargil War like the refusal of both China and the United States to provide any support to the Pakistani forces. This book Is an attempt by the author to keep alive the memories of all those martyrs, who laid their lives in the service of nation.

From the frigid heights of the Himalayas to the scorching deserts of the west and the humid wetlands in the east, India’s borders mirror the nation’s diversity. Amidst these rugged landscapes, Indian soldiers battle not only the enemy but also the unforgiving terrain. Within these pages, meet extraordinary heroes like Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum, and Lance Naik Albert Ekka. Their valour, akin to that of Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, Naik Digendra Kumar and Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, forever serves as a guiding light, inspiring us with courage and resilience. Covering significant military events—the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, the Kargil War in 1999, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, the Balakot airstrike, and the 2020 Galwan Valley skirmish—these eighteen warriors consistently placed their country above everything else. Recipients of numerous gallantry awards, their sacrifices and brave deeds resonate within the walls of the Indian Military Academy and echo in the hearts of the people of India.