SIACHEN, 1987

Kulkarni's reminiscences of valour, heroism and courage on the Siachen glacier are like an action-packed thriller. The reader will find operational details, including many 'fog of war' situations, informative. Even more interesting are his stories of human nature in the battlefield.

- Gen. V.P. Malik

It is a very different war that Indian soldiers fight in Siachen, and Lt Gen Kulkarni's book explains that through his personal experience. There is no enemy to be seen. The mountains are the real enemies.

— Harish Kapadia, mountaineer

The commander depends on his troops for the actual execution of plans, but the burden of decision-making rests with him. He will bask in the glory of success, but he must also face the brunt of failure.

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