About the Book: 1962: Death Trap in Nam Ka Chu
On 20 October 1962, in the freezing valley of the Nam Ka Chu, 2 Rajput and other
regiments faced impossible odds against a relentless Chinese assault. While
Chinese troops occupied the commanding heights above the valley, Indian soldiers
struggled with inadequate clothing, limited ammunition, and treacherous terrain.
Yet, despite the disadvantages, the men of 2 Rajput, 7 Infantry, and 1/9 Gorkha
Rifles stood their ground against overwhelming assaults from both front and
rear. In 1962: Death Trap in Nam Ka Chu, Major General Ashok Kalyan Verma and
Shiv Kunal Verma reconstruct one of the most devastating battles