KARIR (Maj. O.N.) & PALIT (Maj. D.K.)
History of the Corps of Engineers, Indian Army, 1947-1972.
1st Ed., xi+510pp., 57 photos., 21 fldg. maps. VG in dw. New Delhi: Palit & Palit.
1980
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Ops. in J&K, Hyderabad, Nagaland, Goa, with UN in Congo, China 1962, Indo-Pak wars 1965 & 1971, &c., also discussing the challenge of post-Independence Indianization & including chapters on the various branches of the Indian sappers: Works Services, Engineer Stores, Border Roads Organization, Survey, Transportation &c. Roll of awards. "A worthy successor to Sandes... Well written & authoritative... The bulk of the chapters are devoted to the three Indo-Pakistan wars.. &c... A most useful record in every way." - Perkins 436. VG in chipped dw. See illustration on our website.
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