5 Must-Read Books on Kargil War

Kargil: Untold Stories from the War

Written by Rachna Bisht Rawat: The author tells stories of extraordinary human courage, of not just men in uniform but also those who loved them the most.

Kargil: From Surprise to Victory

Written by General VP Malik: The author was the Army Chief during the Kargil War. He tells the whole story of the war from his perspective, giving us a glimpse of the strategies employed and the heroism he witnessed.

Despatches from Kargil

Written by Shrinjoy Chowdhury: The author is a journalist who covered the Kargil war for The Statesman. The book depicts what the journalists had to go through to get news of the war for the country.

Trishul, Ladakh and Kargil

Written by Brigadier (Retd) Ashok Malhotra: The author was posted at the headquarters of the 3 Infantry Division and took part in the war. He gives an insight into the battles fought and what the soldiers had to endure.

Asymmetric Warfare in South Asia

Edited by Peter R. Lavoy: This deep objective analysis of the war is written by analysts of India, Pakistan, and the United States. It offers a comprehensive account of the causes and consequences of the war.