120 against thousands: The incredible story of the Battle of Longewala

Amidst the chaos of the 1971 war, 120 valiant Indian soldiers stationed at Longewala faced an overwhelming assault by 4,000 Pakistani troops supported by more than 40 tanks. Their indomitable will through the night not only held the line but allowed the Indian Air Force to inflict devastating losses at dawn, marking a critical moment of exceptional leadership and cooperative warfare.

By TOI NEWS DESK