The Indian Army at War 1947–99
$26.45
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
8 April 2026
Summary
This absorbing study describes and illustrates the Indian Army forces that fought in five wars during the second half of the 20th century.
The Indian Army is the world’s largest volunteer army, with an enviable history and tradition of valour and gallantry. It was involved in warfare soon after India’s independence and has fought five wars between 1947 and 1999, notably against Pakistan (1947–48, 1965, 1971 and 1999) but also against China (1962). Besides these, the Indian Army has be…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472868015 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472868013 |
| Author: | Mandeep Singh, Raffaele Ruggeri, Colonel Mandeep Singh |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 8 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 166g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 182mm x 252mm |
| Series: | Men-at-Arms |
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Critics Review
At the end of the book there is a commentary on the colour plates, with detailed descriptions of each of the three different uniforms found on all of the 8 pages. Written by an Indian Army veteran there is a lot in the text which I had not known before, though for me, as a modeller, then the uniform illustrations which are such a key part of the Men-at-Arms series will be a significant attraction. * Military Model Scene *
Readers interested in the development of the modern Indian army will find this book a useful primer * Neil Smith *
Colonel Mandeep Singh has produced the most accurate, succinct, clear, readable and balanced account of the post-Independence Indian Army that I have seen. * Military History Society Bulletin *
Mandeep Singh
Mandeep Singh is a colonel in the Indian Army with over 35 years in uniform. He commanded his regiment during operations against Pakistan and later along the Line of Actual Control. The author of seven books, he has been awarded the Chair of Excellence twice by the United Service Institution of India.
Raffaele Ruggeri was born in Bologna where he still works and lives. He has long been interested in military history and has illustrated a number of books for Osprey.
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