| ID | 132807 |
| Title Proper | 1962 war - operations in the Walong sector |
| Other Title Information | a view from the other side of the hill |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Dwivedi, GG ; Sandhu, PJS |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | While the Chinese main offensive in the Eastern Theatre was directed against the Tawang - Bomdi La Sector, the subsidiary was launched in the Walong Sector. The Chinese aim was to annihilate the Indian troops deployed in Walong Sector and in the process advance upto their claim line of 07 Nov 1959, i.e. almost the foothills. Initially on the Indian side, Walong Sector was the responsibility of 5 Infantry Brigade which was part of 4 Infantry Division. It was the Assam Rifles which manned the border posts. In response to occasional Chinese incursions through the Lohit Valley, 2 RAJPUT was moved into the area. In Mar 1962, it was replaced by 6 KUMAON.' |
| `In' analytical Note | USI Journal Vol.144, No.596; Apr-Jun.2014: p.288-305 |
| Journal Source | USI Journal Vol.144, No.596; Apr-Jun.2014: p.288-305 |
| Key Words | India ; China ; War -1962 ; Walong Sector ; Indian Troops ; Chinese Insurgency ; Eastern Theatre ; Indian Army - IA ; Infantry Division ; Lohit Vally - India ; Geopolitics ; Border Post |