Kashmir War 1947 - 49 By November 1947 Auchinleck, Supreme Commander based in New Delhi, being convinced that Indian Cabinet was seeking to destroy and undo Pakistan by economic and military means, was forced to resign. As the build-up of Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir continued, Pakistan Army units were being hurriedly organized and equipped without any base for manufacture of ammunition, signal stores, equipment or vehicles. Simultaneously, Pakistan National Guards were raised from ex-servicemen and other volunteers along border areas to provide a second line of defence. By February 1948 Indian build up in Jammu and Kashmir reached five brigades plus, under two full-fledged division Headquarters. Our 101 Brigade, commanded by Brigadier Akbar Khan was rushed into the critical front to forestall and halt the Indian offensive along Uri-Muzaffarabad axis. In April 1948, Commander-in-Chief Pakistan Army appreciating the threats in the north along Muzaffarabad-Kohala...
Congratulations to all three winners who managed to win a difficult contest. Because of past winners (Sushmita, Aishwarya, Priyanka, Lara....) we have very high expectations from this beauty pageant. There is a remarkable story of how Rochelle Roa's brother, Noel Rohn Rao, received 11 gallantry medals from the United States Army. He died in 2006 on a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about the guy who won ELEVEN gallantry medals... It is seriously an awesome story, and I will love to write an article about him. My article will be a tribute to his gallant efforts. :) thank you for sharing information about such a brave guy :)
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