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Indian Army commemorates 60 years of Battle of Walong

Itanagar, Nov 16 (UNI) Indian Army has celebrated Diamond Jubilee of the Battle of Walong, an effulgent example of unique bravery, guts & sacrifice by the Indian Army against the Chinese aggression in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh.
The iconic month-long Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Battle of Walong culminated at Walong on Wednesday. The closing ceremony was graced by GOC-in-C, Eastern Command, Lt Gen RP Kalita. The Army Commander laid wreath at the Walong War Memorial and paid homage to the heroes of the battle, Defence sources said.
“Sixty years ago during the 1962 Sino-India war, the Indian Army gave a bloody nose to the Chinese in the Battle of Walong. The bravehearts of Indian Army halted the advancing PLA soldiers for 27 days which forced them to sidestep its reserve division from Tawang Sector to Walong. Outnumbered by the enemy, with little ammunition and no resources, our valiant soldiers fought till the last man, last round. This saga of valour and sacrifice continues to serve as a tale of inspiration for the generations to come,” a Defence release said.
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