Major General (Retd.) Lakhwinder Singh
Retired Indian Army Major General and author of Artillery's Thunder: The Untold Kargil Story, offering first-hand operational insight on artillery tactics during the 1999 Kargil War.
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Dec 7, 2025 • 26min
In Focus-Weekend | Artillery at Kargil: How India’s guns turned the tide
Major General (Retd.) Lakhwinder Singh, a retired Indian Army officer and author of "Artillery's Thunder: The Untold Kargil Story," shares gripping insights into the Kargil War. He discusses the critical role of artillery in overcoming Pakistan's surprise occupation and the harsh challenges posed by Ladakh's environment. From innovative Bofors gun tactics to the tight coordination between artillery and infantry, his firsthand accounts reveal how these strategies shifted the conflict's tide. Singh also draws parallels with modern warfare, providing lessons for future high-altitude combat.
