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Which are the best books to read about the Indian army or the Indian defence forces?
I have come up with a list of 5 books which meant the most to me, from the war-classics to less-known books which deserve the larger audiences. These are my picks, pick yourself a cuppa & enjoy.

Black Tornado: The Military Operations of 26/11: Sandeep Unnithan


The 26/11 attack on Mumbai shook up the nation like never before. India has always been perceived as a soft state whose response to numerous terrorist attacks have been quite ineffective. After reading this book, if one reflects on the Indian response over the years to the attacks, the picture is even more dismal. This book describes the g

There are various books about the Indian defence forces.

Some are based on the true story of our brave soldiers. Like,
India’s Most Fearless
India’s Most Fearless 2
The Brave: Param Vir Chakra Stories
Shoot Dive Fly
This all books cover the true stories of soldiers from the Army, Navy, and Airforce who appeared in different operations and risk their lives to protect the nation.

Some are Non-Fictional books that cover the journey of a soldier’s life very well.

This book is my favorite one. It covers the story of one army brat Sidhhant Mishra who lost his father in the war and wants to join the Indian army to fulfill his father’s dream. But his life took him to a different destination. He starts his journey from The National defence academy, Khadakvasla, where he spent six terms each of 6 months duration in rigorous and strenuous training, which mend him from schoolboy to cadet. Then, He joins the Indian Military Academy, Deharadun, where he spent his one-year training and became Lieutenant Sidhhant Mishra. Then, He joins the madras regiment of the Indian army where he falls in love with one of his colleagues. His life was going very well but destiny wants something different from him. One day, He met with an accident in which he got injured very seriously that doctors have to amputate his right arm. After the operation, when he comes to his consciousness and doctors informs him about his accident and right arm, the first thing he speaks is “ Can I have a chocolate milkshake? “. His girlfriend also left him after that. But then, He decided to pursue a management degree. This is what the army teaches you, Shit happens, Life goes on. He appeared in different tests like CAT, GMAT, XAT and got admission to IIM Ahmedabad. Then he got a job in one of the famous M&C companies and spent his further life happily.

2. The Shadow Runner

This is also a great book with a suspensive and emotional ending that turns lazy gentlemen cadet of IMA to join Special forces of The Indian army.

3. Boots Belts Berets ( Covers the journey of four cadets in National Defence Academy )

4. On the Double ( Covers the journey of four cadets in Indian Military Academy )

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People in India still havent acquired taste in reading much about the conventional or uncoventional war fare . Though there are a number of books on the wars fought by the Indian Armed forces in contemporary history ie after independence in 1947 , most of them are written by the members of the armed forces themselves, Dont get me wrong but i still feel people need to connect more with the military books highlighting the adversities faced by men in uniform and the grit shown by them in those tough times.

Here are some of the many books you may read to get an insight of the various wars fought by our armed forces

Table of Indean army

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Volume 1