Thu, 27 Jul 2023

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023: Interesting Facts About the Indian Army

Kargil Vijay Diwas: July 26, commemorates India's victory in Kargil War 1999.

Indian Army:

Indian Army: World's largest all-volunteer force, with 1.2 million active troops and 0.9 million in reserve.

First World War:

First World War: 1.3 million Indian soldiers fought with the Allies, 74,000 lost their lives or went missing.

Global Firepower Index:

Global Firepower Index: Indian Army ranks fourth, trailing USA, Russia, and China in military might.

The 61st Cavalry Regiment:

The 61st Cavalry Regiment: Indian Army's significant horse-mounted unit, one of the last in the world.

The Bailey Bridge:

The Bailey Bridge: Built by the Indian Army in 1982, the world's highest bridge in Ladakh.

Siachen Glacier:

Siachen Glacier: Indian Army commands the world's highest battlefield and second-longest non-polar glacier.

Operation Rahat:

Operation Rahat: Indian Army's crucial role in the 2013 North India floods rescue and relief operation.