New Delhi, Feb 17: A remarkable new book, Grit, Blood and Glory – The Untold Story of Jangi Six | 6th Battalion, The Kumaon Regiment, has been launched at the Kumaon Regiment, Shankar Vihar, New Delhi. Authored by Lt Col Prem Andrews, the book brings to life the storied 85-year history of one of the Indian Army’s most distinguished battalions, offering a deeply researched and evocative account of its evolution from 1941 to present-day deployments.
The launch was attended by distinguished veterans, including Lt Gen Om Prakash, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM; Lt Gen NC Marwah, PVSM, AVSM; and Lt Gen Satvir Yadav, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, as well as serving generals and retired officers of Jangi Six, highlighting the event’s prestige.
Honouring Courage and Sacrifice
Raised on 1 February 1941 at Agra as 6/XIX Hyderabad Regiment, the battalion earned distinction on the North West Frontier, in Burma during World War II, and in post-Independence operations including Operation Polo and Operation Balu. Its legendary stand at Walong during the 1962 Sino-Indian conflict remains central to its identity, with the battalion’s valour recognized through five Vir Chakras and multiple Mentions in Despatches.
Lt Col Prem Andrews, author, said:
“This chronicle sets out to correct silence, not merely record events. It honours those who stood firm when outcomes were uncertain and recognition was scarce. Their courage shaped regimental character, and their story deserved to be told with clarity and conviction.”
The book also covers the battalion’s participation in the 1965 Ichogil Canal battles, 1971 Operation Cactus Lily, counter-insurgency operations in Nagaland and Assam, and prestigious deployments to Siachen, Operation Parakram, and Amarnath Yatra security duties. Joint exercises with the United States Army and exemplary performance at the Army War College, Mhow, further underscore the regiment’s enduring legacy of training, leadership, and operational excellence.
A Tribute Beyond Combat
Grit, Blood and Glory is more than a regimental history; it is a tribute to the unsung heroes of 6 Kumaon. The battalion’s motto, Valour Triumphs, resonates through every chapter, weaving operational detail with human stories and ensuring that the courage, resilience, and spirit of the Jangi Six are preserved for future generations.
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