1994, ISBN: 9780670885855

Down a flagstoned corridor in New Delhi's South Block, which houses the top echelons of Indian government, lies the office of the Chief of Army Staff. Crisply turned-out guards flank a we… mais…

Down a flagstoned corridor in New Delhi's South Block, which houses the top echelons of Indian government, lies the office of the Chief of Army Staff. Crisply turned-out guards flank a well-worn door. Beyond is a large, spare office that it takes a lifetime of experience to achieve. General Shankar Roychowdhury was installed in the office on 22 November 1994. He took charge at a time of mounting challenges and stretched resources. For while the country was officially at peace, as the account of his years in command is ironically titled, the truth was that the Army was continually on call, as it had been since Independence, in one trouble spot or the other. 'Nation at peace, Army at war' reflected more truly the position, as the Army manned tense borders, including a contentious Line of Control in as forbidding a battle zone as Siachen, and countered the proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir and insurgency in the Northeast, besides assisting the civil authorities in law and order situations elsewhere. The Army's role in such a scenario forms the core of General Roychowdhury's narrative. In addition, he examines other issues of great relevance. perspicacity. Another is the sensitive matter of interface between the Army and the political and bureaucratic establishment. For, as he says, the Army has carried out its duties to the best of its abilities, and given the nature of its task--protecting the nation--cannot, unlike, say, a sporting team on the playing field, afford to fail. The integrity of the country, far from being a platitude, is a reality brought home to the soldiers every day, and it is for the powers that be to ensure that they, for their part, are more supportive and understanding of the role the Army plays. As General Roychowdhury says with candour, far too often are issues that directly impact on the Army's efficiency and morale bound up in red tape, or snarled in quibbles over fine points of duties and responsibilities. Officially at Peace Rayacaudhuri, Sankara, Viking Books<

1994, ISBN: 0670885851

[EAN: 9780670885855], Used, as new, [PU: Viking], 28432, History|Asia|India & South Asia, Contents: Preface. 1. An act of fate. 2. In the saddle. 3. The hot peace. 4. Kashmir. 5. China. 6… mais…

[EAN: 9780670885855], Used, as new, [PU: Viking], 28432, History|Asia|India & South Asia, Contents: Preface. 1. An act of fate. 2. In the saddle. 3. The hot peace. 4. Kashmir. 5. China. 6. Disquiet in the east. 7. Protecting the sisters. 8.The good Samaritans. 9. The struggle for modernization. 10. Future perspectives. 11. Indo-US relations. 12. Honour, faith and duty. 13. The peacekeepers. 14. Blue star over Chrar-e-Sharif. 15. Rashtriya rifles. 16. Meeting aspirations. 17. Dilli Durbar. 18. Higher defence organization. 19.Brothers in arms. 20. The nuclear backdrop. 21. Friends and neighbours. 22 . In retrospect. Postscript. Index. "Down a flagstoned corridor in New Delhi's South Block, which houses the top echelons of Indian government, lies the office of the Chief of Army Staff. Crisply turned-out-guards flank a well-worn door. Beyond is a large, spare office that it takes a lifetime of experience to achieve. General Shankar Roychowdhury was installed in the office on 22 November 1994. He took charge at a time of mounting challenges and stretched resources. For while the country was officially at peace, as the account of his years in command is ironically titled, the truth was that the army was continually on call, as it had been since independence, in one trouble spot or the other. "Nation at peace, army at war' reflected more truly the position, as the army manned tense borders, including a contentious line of control in as forbidding a battle zone as Siachen, and countered the proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir and insurgency in the north east, besides assisting the civil authorities in law and order situations elsewhere. "The army's role in such a 326 pp.<

ISBN: 0670885851

[EAN: 9780670885855], Used, good, [PU: Penguin Publishing Group], A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may s… mais…

[EAN: 9780670885855], Used, good, [PU: Penguin Publishing Group], A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.<

2002, ISBN: 9780670885855

Other, Used, very good, Ships from the UK. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Your purchase also supports literacy charities., [PU: Viking Books]

2002, ISBN: 9780670885855

Viking Books, 2002-01. Hardcover. Good., Viking Books, 2002-01