Battlefields and war are one of those few
things which fascinate men. I am also one of those who go crazy when someone
narrates about any war or battle. Couple of years back I was discussing about
battlefields with my friends and I came to know that the highest battlefield is
in India. The SIACHEN GLACIERS!
Siachen glacier is the result of the
historic conflict between Pakistan and India which has made them to fight even
on the most difficult terrain in the world. I am confident that none of the
forces can think about fighting at such a height.
1.
The Terrain. Approximately 23000 feet
above the sea level with temperature of minus fifty degree Celsius. Frozen snow
all over removing all the possibility of life. Interestingly, Indians have
occupied Siachen from past twenty eight years.
2.
Casualty. More number of troops dies due to crevasses
and cold than the bullets. At such a height, even sweat turns into ice and lack
of oxygen add up to the difficulty to hold the ground. Artillery shells defy
ballistics law and generally keep sailing for miles. Life of soldier is in the
hands of the god.
3.
Cost of Siachen battle. Siachen has
survived every battle between indo-pak. In past twenty eight years, more than
four thousand soldiers are dead and twelve thousand injured. The battle of Siachen
cost One million dollar every day.
4.
Negotiations. Both the countries are
negotiating to pull back their forces from Siachen, but from military point of
view, no one is going to do it. Siachen provides advantageous position to both
the countries. For Pakistan it is gateway to India and for India it is the
same.
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5.
Worth of Siachen. May be as a ground,
Siachen is worthless but it has huge military importance which diplomats are
unable to understand.
6.
World’s Highest Phone Booth. The world’s
highest phone booth is installed in Siachen Glacier at a height of fifteen
thousand feet. Indian army has dared to do unthinkable just to facilitates its
soldier so that they can talk to their loved ones.
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