The historical enmity between India and Pakistan is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, the most famous of which was the 1971 Indo-Pakistani war. The war not only led to the birth of Bangladesh, but also caused Pakistan to face a serious weakening of its national power. Although India and Pakistan now have nuclear weapons and a large-scale war is unlikely, small-scale military clashes around Kashmir are frequent. Among them, the Kargil conflict in 1999 has attracted much attention.
In May 1999, the Pakistani army and Kashmiri militants successfully infiltrated the Indian-controlled Kargil area, leaving the Indian side on the back foot. So, how did Pakistan easily infiltrate it?First of all, the timing was very favorable for Pakistan, when it was a cold winter, and the Indian army withdrew its border posts and patrols, giving Pakistani infiltrators the best chance.
Secondly, the geographical position is also very favorable, the Kargil region is mountainous and sparsely populated, and Pakistani infiltrators occupy the commanding heights and are condescending. Furthermore, on the human side, the Indian army has lost popular support on the front lines, resulting in poor intelligence. All these factors allow Pakistan to infiltrate easily, and the Indian side is unaware. However, India did not rest on their laurels and they fought back quickly.
In the position occupied by the Pakistani infiltrators at an altitude of more than 18,000 feet, the Indian army fought a tough battle. They mobilized the navy, land and air force, used *** to carry out airlift supplies in high-altitude mountains, mobilized artillery to bombard Pakistani-occupied posts, and at the same time the Indian Navy blockaded Pakistani waters. In the end, after fierce fighting, India emerged victorious.
Although the scale of this Kargil conflict is small, it demonstrates the strength of the Indian army. Skirmishes also require a comprehensive combination of the land, sea and air forces to achieve victory. The conflict has also allowed the Indian army to demonstrate excellent training and combat effectiveness, and has established a more determined image for it internationally. The victory in the Kargil conflict was not an individual feat of the Indian army, but the result of collective wisdom and the efforts of the people of the whole country.
The conflict has also given the world a better understanding of India's defence capabilities and its determination and determination in the face of challenges. In the future, we also look forward to India playing a more active role in international affairs and contributing more to regional and world peace and stability.