Rare insight into the ethos of Indian Army and challenges faced by those in uniform

"Who Dares Wins" is not just the story of Lieutenant General Y.K. Joshi but a culmination of his experiences shared with remarkable officers and soldiers who shaped his life and career.

- MAJ GEN JAGATBIR SINGH (RETD)

INTRODUCTION

The high point of course being the outstanding achievements by his battalion under his command during Operation Vijay and he unhesitatingly states that "13 JAK RIF whose loyalty and bravery are quintessential has been the wind beneath his wings". But while helping him soar it was also "the cushion which broke his fall whenever he fell".

Writing an autobiography comes with its huge challenges. The principle being that the events covered have had an impact on the author in a manner which they are unaware of and hence shape their perspective and perceptions. But Joe, as General Joshi is called, has displayed rare clarity while simultaneously giving an intimate glimpse of his thoughts and experiences as well insight into the various genres of conflict.

The book's opening chapters reveal how a young boy, the first from his family to join the Army is shaped by his time in the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla and the Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun becomes "a changed man after his passing out parade with a new sense of confidence, purpose and disciplined professionalism".

On joining his battalion in Nagaland his Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Kulbir Singh Jamwal ensured he was groomed in a manner that he had strong foundation and thereafter he excelled in whatever assignment he held.

THE AUTHOR

Lieutenant General Y.K. Joshi was the Northern Army Commander during Operation Snow Leopard. He had the distinction of commanding his brigade in Eastern Ladakh and also the division in the same area, as well as 14 Corps. He also served as the Additional Director General of Military Operations Branch in the Army HQ during the critical period of surgical strikes against Pakistan in 2016 and was responsible for the planning of the operations. Fluent in Mandarin, he has been India's Defence Attaché in China and can rightfully be called one of the Army's finest minds on China.