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The Indian Army has always lived up to its pledge of safeguarding the country’s borders and today if we feel safe, it’s all because of the commitment of these courageous men donning the olive green uniform. Our army has many victories to its name, and the stories of sacrifice of our soldiers fill us with immense pride and gratitude. And it’s not just during the wars; the Indian Army is the third largest contributor to the UN peace-keeping mission.

Indian Army Day |_3.1So, today as we celebrate the 68th Army Day, we express gratitude for the sacrifices made by our valiant soldiers who risk their lives so that fellow citizens remain safe. It is celebrated to pay homage and salute to the courageous and brave Indian soldiers who have been sacrificed their lives for protecting the country. Indian Arny General Kodandera Madappa Cariappa was succeeded the British Army General Roy Butcher and became the first Commander-in-Chief of the independent India. Indian Army soldiers are always ready to fight with all the hard times at Indian borders as well as with the natural disasters. They courageously face all the challenges and difficulties come their way to save the nation and people.
Indian Army Day |_4.1Indian army plays a great and big role during the disaster situations in the country as they are dedicated to the country to become the War Winning Team. The day was decided to be celebrated as the army day in India to start paying tribute to the sacrificed Indian army soldiers at the “Amar Jawan Jyoti” at India Gate in New Delhi. After paying homage, an excellent parades including military shows takes place to indicate the new technologies and accomplishments in the Indian Army. Bravery awards including Unit credentials and Sena Medals are distributed at this great occasion. At the Army Day celebration in Jammu and Kashmir, serving army personnel get the bravery and famed service awards (Sena medals, Vishist Seva medals and etc). The day has been marked to memorize the daring and bold Indian soldiers who lost their lives while protecting their nation.
Below is a list of wars fought and won by the Indian Army:
1. First War of Kashmir against Pakistan, 1947
2. Liberation of Goa, 1961
3. Second War with Pakistan, 1965
4. Indo-China Conflict, 1967
5. Third Indo-Pakistan War, 1971
6. Kargil War, 1999
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