The purpose of selecting this website

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The only reason we, the citizens of India, are enjoying our lives without worrying about our security is all thanks to the Indian Army protecting our nation at the border. Fighting terrorism and illegal immigration, risking their lives for us, they are on guard, night and day, come hail or storm.
But how well do we know our Indian army? If we can't do anything to make their lives better, atleast we can respect and salute them for all their might, isn't it? The more we know our army, the more pride we'll have for them.
This is the reason for creating this website.

Want to learn more? Here are some facts about Indian Defense Forces.

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• The Indian Army is the 2nd largest standing army in the world. Indian Army has about 1, 129, 900 active troops and 960,000 reserve troops.
• Indian Army functions at the Siachen Glacier which is about 5000 meters above sea level. The glacier is regarded as the highest battlefield in the world.
• The Indian army has a horsed cavalry regiment which is among last 3 such regiments in the world.
• Sepoy Kamal Ram of Royal Indian Army was the youngest Indian to receive Victoria Cross for his valor in WW2 at just the age of 19.
• Assam Rifles, formed in 1835, is the oldest paramilitary force in India.
• The High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) from Indian Army is often regarded as one of the most elite military training centers in the world. Even the US Special Forces trained at HAWS before their deployment during the invasion of Afghanistan.
• In December 1971, the Battle of Longewala was fought between India and Pakistan. This battle is interesting because with just 120 Indian soldiers and a jeep with a M40 recoilless rifle stood its ground against 2000 Pakistani soldiers. As the Indian soldiers held their ground all through the night. The help from the Air Force came in the morning.

Source: Financial Express