Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Kuldip Singh Recalls 4 Dogra’s 28-Day Battle Of Walong
Kuldip Singh remembers a major battle at Walong.
He says Indian soldiers resisted Chinese forces there for 28 days.
He describes their courage and determination as exceptional.
His battalion, 4 Dogra, was sent to support the 11 Infantry Brigade.
This happened between November 13 and 15.
Singh says China then brought another division from Chamdo.
He believes Mao Zedong was worried because Chinese forces were struggling at Walong.
Meanwhile, Chinese forces were advancing quickly in other areas, including Kameng and Ladakh.
Kuldip Singh recalls the Battle of Walong as a 28-day stand against Chinese forces.
He says Walong was the only sector to hold the Chinese at bay through resistance and heroism.
The 4 Dogra battalion joined the 11 Infantry Brigade reserve between November 13 and 15.
China brought a fresh division from Chamdo in response to fierce resistance at Walong.
Singh says Mao Zedong feared a loss of face because Chinese forces could not overcome Walong’s defences.
- Who
- Kuldip Singh, the 4 Dogra battalion, the 11 Infantry Brigade, Chinese forces and Mao Zedong.
- What
- The Battle of Walong and the resistance that held Chinese forces back for 28 days.
- When
- The 4 Dogra battalion was inducted between November 13 and 15; the battle is described as lasting 28 days.
- Where
- Walong, with related developments in Chamdo, Kameng and Ladakh.
- Why
- Chinese forces faced fierce resistance at Walong, prompting the arrival of a fresh division from Chamdo; Singh says Mao feared a loss of face.
- Battle
- Battle of Walong
- Resistance duration
- 28 days
- Indian battalion
- 4 Dogra
- Brigade
- 11 Infantry Brigade
- Reinforcement timing
- November 13–15
- Chinese reinforcement
- A fresh division from Chamdo, Tibet
- Chinese leader mentioned
- Mao Zedong