Who was real culprit in India’s loss in 1962 Indo-China War? If you ask this question to anyone who had seen the war or was alive during that time then his answer will be the then Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru showed trust in China also considered them as a brother. He also ignored the concern showed by various Army commanders about the Chinese Army’s activities near the border. The infinite wisdom of Jawaharlal Nehru cost 4000 of lives in 1962 Indo-China War. The worst decision taken by him was when he supported membership of China in UN Security Council which was originally offered to India. The decision taken by Jawaharlal Nehru ensured that during the war UN will not take any action as China was member of Security Council.  Certainly, lack of leadership led to a defeat which forced India to experience a long time trauma. 

1962 Indo-China war changed many things for China. It gave the confidence to the China to bully its neighboring countries and Asian continent.  But if India had taken advantage of Chinese weakness then the outcome of the war would have changed everything. If India had won the 1962 Indo-China war then: 1.        Tibet would have been easily liberated and sufferings of Buddhist monks would have reached an end. 2.        The dominance of China would have ended by India. China is bullying its neighboring countries except India. China has also become a major obstacle in the important trade route of South China Sea. Chinese defeat in 1962 Indo-China war would have ensured that China remain in their shell and don’t try to force other nation to follow their words. 3.        If China had lost 1962 Indo-China war then it would have ensured that they wouldn’t become an imperial nation ...

If today I say that India was in a position to win 1962 Indo-China War then you may laugh on me. But the fact which I am going to discuss with you will put some light on the factors which were in favor of India during 1962 Indo-China War but India failed to take advantage of it. Following factors were in favor of India and tactical mistake from government of India as well as Armed Forces resulted into a blood bath. 1.        China’s army in 1962 was very weak and not in a position to win the war against fully prepared Indian Army. As an example, China lost a war against Vietnam in 1979 in which Vietnam thrashed China. India was also in same position but Indian Army was not prepared for such a big attack. 2.        In the year 1962, China faced highest decrease in production of food grain and a major famine. That means that if fully prepared Indian Army had taken advantage of this weakness of China then the victory ...

In 1962, China was not in a position to win the war against India, and India was strong enough to confront China. Then what wrong in the winter of 1962 when India tasted a harsh defeat and lost the advantage to china which would have made lot of difference in 2012. There are following three main reasons which ensured that India lost the tactical advantage over China: 1.        Government of India didn’t pay attention to the alarm raised by various commanders of army deployed in the northern borders. Their unconcerned attitude towards the People’s Liberation Army’s activity led to a heavy defeat. 2.        Indian Armed Forced lacked an effective leadership. 3.        Unfortunately, Indian Air Force was grounded at that time. Air Chief Marshal Browne also admitted that if Indian Air Force was included in the Indo-China war then the end result would have very different. Also See: ...

For the first time in past fifty years, Indian Government and Ministry of Defence has decided to honor martyrs of the infamous 1962 Indo-China war. It is surprising that Indian Government ignored the sacrifices made in the war. 1962 Indo-China war was a one of the bloodiest battle fought by India. There are several reasons and theory behind the ignorance of Indian Government to recognize the sacrifices made by the soldiers in 1962 Indo-China War. According to Defence Minister A.K. Antony, India is now matured enough to accept the truth of defeat in 1962 Indo-China War. According to him, it is the right time to honor those men who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Also Check Out: 1.      Why India lost 1962 Indo-ChinaWar. 2.      What were the scenarios whichwere favoring India to win 1962 Indo-China War? 3.      If China had lost the war thenwhat outcomes were possible? ...