High Command, Higher Ground

It goes far beyond the subject, bringing to life the many unsung heroes of all ranks of the Indian armed forces

- By Nesh Saili

volumes for itself, and his 'no nonsense' approach was enough to give any would-be rioter the fright of his life. During the liberation of Bangladesh, with almost no resources, he led his formation to capture Chittagong. And for exceptional gallantry, he was awarded a well-deserved Maha Vir Chakra.

There are several examples in the book of General Nanavatty's vision on today's challenges. While in Wellington at the Defence Services Staff College, he was a part of a group paper which advocated offensive formations in the Western theatre based on brigade-sized battle groups. Today, after many decades, the Indian Army is contemplating the formation of Integrated Battle Groups. Nanavatty foresaw that India should have many field firing ranges. Given our forward deployments along the Line of Actual Control in recent years, there is a need to enhance these facilities.