INDO-CHINA 1962 WAR
- The Sino-Indian War, often known as the Indo-China War, was fought between October 20 and November 21, 1962, between China and India. China’s attack on India on October 20, 1962 disproved India’s suspicion that China might start a war. 10,000–20,000 Indian soldiers were sent against the 80,000-strong Chinese force due to India’s lack of war preparation.
Details:
- After the battle, the Indian military underwent significant changes to better prepare for future conflicts of a similar nature. For supposedly missing China’s attack on India, Nehru drew criticism.
- Indian nationalism grew as a result, and many of the Indian warriors who died in battle had monuments built in their honour.
- The battle also thwarted Nehru’s earlier intentions for a powerful Asian Axis, made up of China and India, to counter the growing dominance of the Cold War axis giants.
- According to James Calvin, India reaped significant benefits from the 1962 conflict. As a result of this conflict, a stronger sense of national unity was created. NEFA was eventually given to India, notwithstanding Pakistan’s claims to sovereignty. More than 32,000 square miles are under jeopardy (8.3 million hectares, or 83,000 km2).
- In order to eventually grow to be the second-largest army in the world, it would more than triple its military manpower during the ensuing two years and work tirelessly to address the training and logistical challenges the force faced. The actions taken to bolster its military posture have improved the capabilities and readiness of the Indian army.
- Since 1962, China has attempted to attack India several times, but each attempt has been thwarted.
- The Nathu La war is the more popular name for the 1967 India-China conflict. At the Nathu La station in Sikkim, India severely damaged the PLA’s reputation and sharply cautioned China not to repeat its mistakes from 1962.
Conclusion:
- China and India, two rapidly industrialising Asian countries, would invariably have a conflict of interest. In order to keep it from turning into another border confrontation, control must be kept. The current situation makes diplomacy difficult.
