#Battle_of_Rezeng_La
18 Nov1962==================
**My request to GOI to introduce this topic in History**
A topic of valour and sacrifice made by Charlie company 13 Kumaon unit.
It was not just India lost the war of 1962 , but India created history across the world.
On 18 Nov 1962- on snow clad mountains of Chushul-in Ladakh, took place a battle that is still considered to be one of the greatest last stands in history of armed forces across the World.
The Charlie company of 120 jawan of 13 Kumaon led by Major Shaitan Singh was protecting Chushul airfield which was vital if India had to hold on to Ladakh.
From Chinese side, they gathered with 5000-6000 jawans & heavy artillery. The war stated at 3:30 early in the morning and ended within five hours. India fight till last second, last breathe & last round. Out of 120 only 6 survived & rest 114 got martyred-in the battle of Rezeng La. All six were taken by china as POW but they miraculously escaped & 4 of them alive now.
It was Honorary capitan Ramchander Yadav who narrated the valour of his colleagues & 5 hours of battlefield without any weapon . He also narrated the story of Naik Ram who was wrestler - a single handed army who fought with Chinese till ended with bullet on head.
Their supreme sacrifice is one of the greatest acts of heroism , when death & defeat were inevitable. Major Shaitan Singh was awarded with #PVC & company won 8 #VC's & 4 #senaMedals , the highest number of honour for any company.
Also truth was that India army was not provided with winter clothing (jackets or overcoat) over half-sleeved shirt , even while visiting at 22000 ft. The supreme sacrifice was historical in its importance but India is ready to read Mughals, Delhi sultanate & others.
Reaction of Bollywood:- film Haqeeqat , but with factual errors
Reaction of Nehru:- Chushul is useless land where no gross grows...like statement in 1964.
