military history
Celebrating 54 Years of Vijay Diwas: PM Modi and National Leaders Honor the Heroes of India's Historic 1971 Victory
Dec 16, 2025 11:51 am CST
On the 54th Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and national leaders paid tribute to the brave Indian Armed Forces who secured a historic victory in the 1971 war, resulting in Bangladesh's liberation. The commemorations highlighted the soldiers' courage, sacrifice, and strategic brilliance that led to one of history's largest military surrenders, with 93,000 Pakistani troops laying down arms in just 13 days, reshaping South Asia's geopolitical landscape.
Century-Old WWI Soldiers' Letters Discovered in Bottle on Australian Beach: A Remarkable Historical Connection
Oct 29, 2025 05:01 pm CST
A Schweppes bottle containing century-old letters from Australian WWI soldiers Malcolm Neville and William Harley was discovered on Wharton Beach in Western Australia. Written in 1916 while sailing to the Western Front, these preserved messages have connected descendants with their ancestors' wartime experiences, offering a rare, intimate glimpse into history before one soldier's ultimate sacrifice.
The Heroic Stand at Bumla Pass: How Subedar Joginder Singh's Supreme Sacrifice Continues to Inspire India's Border Defense
Oct 25, 2025 01:04 am CST
At 15,200 feet in Arunachal Pradesh, Bumla Pass stands as a testament to extraordinary valor where Subedar Joginder Singh made his legendary last stand against Chinese forces in 1962. This article explores the historic battle site where Indian soldiers continue their vigilant defense today, and how visitors now honor the Param Vir Chakra recipient's ultimate sacrifice that remains a powerful symbol of India's military courage at this strategic border location.
How Indian Soldiers, Not British, Liberated Haifa: Israel Corrects Historical Record
Sep 30, 2025 01:35 am CST
Israel's Haifa city is rewriting its history textbooks to acknowledge that Indian soldiers, not British forces, liberated the city from Ottoman rule during World War I. Mayor Yona Yahav has led efforts to correct this historical narrative, honoring the brave Indian cavalry regiments whose daring 1918 campaign is considered "the last great cavalry action in history." The city now commemorates these soldiers annually, with memorials and educational initiatives ensuring their sacrifice is remembered.