Longewala War 1971 documentary, 1971 war, Indian Army, took place between 4 & 7 December and was one of the first major battle in the western sector during the India-Pakistan war of 1971. The battle was fought between assaulting Pakistani forces and Indian defenders at the Indian border post of Laungewala, in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan state in India.
It was Indian Army's 23rd battalion, Punjab Regiment, commanded by Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri.
Being outnumbered by the approaching Pakistani troops who were 2000 in numbers comparing with a small number of 200. Major Kuldip Chandpuri decided to fight while asking for reinforcement. Reinforcement in the form of Airforce was only possible next day and until then Major Kuldip Chandpuri and his team had to tactfully face the enemy army. Lance Naik Mathura Das of 23rd Punjab Regiment, Indian Armed Forces, with the help of R C L jeep destroyed many of the enemy tanks boosting the morale of the force.
Using all his years of experience he tactfully kept the Pakistani army baffled thinking that the Indian troops were in large number. Next day Airforce took in air and managed to hit the enemy troops who were so confused that they lost the plot and fled the battlefield leaving behind their tanks and trucks. Pakistan tanks and trucks are now on display at Laungewala and in a museum outside Jaisalmer in Rajasthan of India.
Major Kuldip Chanduri was honoured with the highest accolade, Maha Vir Chakra and other army members also honoured.
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