Description
“Himalayan Blunder” is a powerful and controversial war memoir written by Brigadier John Parshuram Dalvi, who served in the Indian Army and was taken prisoner during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The book offers a first-hand account of the war, exposing the strategic and political missteps that led to India’s defeat. Brig. Dalvi critiques the Indian leadership, especially the decisions made by Prime Minister Nehru and Defence Minister Krishna Menon, and highlights the lack of preparedness, poor leadership, and inadequate equipment that plagued the Indian forces.Originally published in 1969, the book was banned for a time due to its candid criticism of the government. It remains a seminal work for understanding the tragic consequences of political naivety and military miscalculation.
