Source: TH
Context: To mark the 62nd anniversary of the iconic Battle of Walong during the 1962 war with China, the Army is planning a month-long series of commemorative events.
About Battle of Walong:
- Location: Walong, Arunachal Pradesh, near the McMahon Line, was a key battleground in the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
- Indian Forces: The 11th Infantry Brigade, comprising the 4th Sikh, 6th Kumaon, and 3rd Battalion of 3 Gorkha Rifles, defended Walong with about 800 men.
- Chinese Offensive: On October 21, 1962, over 4,000 Chinese troops attacked. Despite limited resources, Indian forces resisted for 27 days.
- Tactics: Indian troops used the terrain to set up ambushes and defensive positions, slowing the Chinese advance.
- Outcome: Indian forces withdrew on November 16, 1962, after inflicting heavy casualties and delaying the Chinese significantly.
- Significance: The Indian defense forced China to divert additional troops from Tawang, demonstrating India’s bravery and resilience in its only counterattack of the war.
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