The Kargil War- What was 'Operation Talwar?
Q1. When was the Kargil War fought, and when was it ended? Ans - The Kargil War was fought in the year 1999 against Pakistan in the high-altitude mountains of the Kargil district in Ladakh. The conflict ended on 26th July, 1999, known as "The Kargil Vijay Diwas." Q2. Name the key tactical battles that took place. Or which major peaks were recaptured? Ans - The tactical battles that took place were at Tololing , Tiger Hill , and Point 4875 . Q3. Name the Captain who led successful Indian assaults under heavy fire in Points 5140 and 4875 and was killed in battle. Ans - Captain Vikram Batra. Q4. What was the strategic objective behind it? Ans. - Pakistani forces wanted to cut off National Highway 1A (Srinagar-Leh highway) to isolate Ladakh and strangulate Indian positions at Siachen. Q5 - What is the code name of the Kargil War? Q6 - T he code name of the Kargil War is 'Operation Vijay', supported by specific branch operations li...