90-Year-Old Indian Army Veteran Reveals Untold Truths of 1962, 1965 & 1971 Wars | Rare Interview скачать в хорошем качестве

90-Year-Old Indian Army Veteran Reveals Untold Truths of 1962, 1965 & 1971 Wars | Rare Interview

In this rare and deeply emotional conversation, we sit down with Lt Gen Vijay Madan, VSM, a 90-year-old Indian Army veteran — a man who has lived through the most defining chapters of India’s military history. From the chaos of 1947, the tensions of Kashmir, the heartbreak of 1962, the heroism of 1965, to the decisive victory of 1971 — he has not just witnessed history, he has fought it. For the first time, Lt Gen Vijay Madan, VSM opens up about: 🇮🇳 How he joined the Indian Army after Partition 🇮🇳 The truth behind Kashmir in 1947 🇮🇳 What went wrong in the 1962 India–China War 🇮🇳 Pakistan’s strategy in 1965 & 1971 🇮🇳 Raw realities of frontline combat — ambushes, fear, loss, leadership and grit 🇮🇳 Live stories of Gurkha Rifles, NEFA, Poonch & Ladakh 🇮🇳 Flag meetings, battlefield respect, and humanity amidst war 🇮🇳 His personal interactions with Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw 🇮🇳 Why the Indian Army is respected across the world This interview is more than history — it is a living bridge between generations, where a soldier who saw the flames of war shares lessons of courage, sacrifice, service, and leadership. 🔸 If you love military stories, real war accounts, and unheard truths — this episode is unmissable. 🔸 If you are a defence aspirant, this interview will inspire you like nothing else. 🔸 If you are an Indian, this will make you proud. This is not just an interview. This is the legacy of Lt Gen Vijay Madan, VSM — recorded for the nation. Timestamp: 0:00 – Introduction 1:37 – Greetings & Podcast Begins 2:32 – As a Kashmiri, how did Lt Gen Vijay Madan join the Indian Army? 10:36 – Why were Indian officers not commissioned into the Gorkha Regiment during British rule? 15:44 – Lt Gen Vijay Madan’s experiences in the 1961–62, 1965, and 1971 wars 25:30 – Interactions with Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw 32:49 – India had zero preparation for the 1962 war against China 37:14 – India’s psychological warfare strategy against Pakistan in 1971 50:45 – How Lt Gen Vijay Madan countered and crushed Pakistani troops in Poonch 56:25 – When Lt Gen Vijay Madan mocked the Pakistani Army 1:00:01 – Why the world respects the Indian Army 1:05:01 – Outro #indianarmy #warstories #1962war #1965war #1971war #kashmir #gurkharifles #veteran #armyinterview #defence #militaryhistory #indiapakistan #indiachina #poonch #northeast #armylife #sammanekshaw #realstory #historyofindia #monksandwarriors