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120 against thousands: The incredible story of the Battle of Longewala
Published 26 June 2026 ยท india
Amidst the chaos of the 1971 war, 120 valiant Indian soldiers stationed at Longewala faced an overwhelming assault by 4,000 Pakistani troops supported by more
Amidst the chaos of the 1971 war, 120 valiant Indian soldiers stationed at Longewala faced an overwhelming assault by 4,000 Pakistani troops supported by more than 40 tanks. Their indomitable will through the night not only held the line but allowed the Indian Air Force to inflict devastating losses at dawn, marking a critical moment of exceptional leadership and cooperative warfare.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 5:17 PM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 8:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Amidst the chaos of the 1971 war, 120 valiant Indian soldiers stationed at Longewala faced an overwhelming assault by 4,000 Pakistani troops supported by more than 40 tanks.
Their indomitable will through the night not only held the line but allowed the Indian Air Force to inflict devastating losses at dawn, marking a critical moment of exceptional leadership and cooperative warfare.