Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Kargil War Surgeon's Memoir: Gritty and Engaging
Imagine a doctor who went to help soldiers during the Kargil War.
This book is like his diary, sharing what he saw and felt.
It talks about the war, but also the difficult conditions the soldiers faced, and issues like bad supplies.
It shows the challenges of war, including the courage of the soldiers, and also some of the problems caused by delays and bad planning.
Book chronicles a surgeon's experiences during the 1999 Kargil War.
Author was posted to a field hospital in the Kashmir Valley before being sent to Kargil.
The author observes instances of bureaucratic apathy and logistical failures.
The narrative includes accounts of soldiers' bravery amidst challenging conditions.
The book touches on the human experience, incorporating introspection and humor.
- Who
- Arup Ratan Basu, the surgeon, and the soldiers.
- What
- A surgeon's account of his experiences during the Kargil War.
- When
- The Kargil War of 1999.
- Where
- Kargil, India.
- Why
- To provide a personal, unfiltered perspective on the war and its human impact.
- Book Title
- The Kargil War Surgeon’s Testimony
- Author
- Arup Ratan Basu
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury
- Price
- Rs 399
- Event
- Kargil War
- Pages
- 182
