{"product_id":"w0nkzbc8y4ah","title":"General Brasstacks: The Sundarji Story by Probal Dasgupta [Hardcover]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"302\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis biography explores the life and legacy of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKrishnaswamy Sundarji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of India's most influential and controversial military leaders. The book examines how Sundarji transformed the modern Indian Army through his emphasis on technology, mechanization, and strategic thinking.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eIt follows his pivotal role during some of the most significant events of the 1980s, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cl4qet\" data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSumdorong Chu standoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where his bold military deployment compelled China to de-escalate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ioukb\" data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOperation Brasstacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a massive military exercise that heightened tensions with Pakistan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n1doxb\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOperation Blue Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOperation Pawan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, two highly controversial operations that shaped India's political and military history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jeplvk\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eHis involvement in the aftermath of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBofors scandal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eBeyond recounting historical events, the book investigates Sundarji's personality, ambition, leadership style, and enduring influence on India's military doctrine and political decision-making during a turbulent decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Viking Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48253919461626,"sku":"W0NKZBC8Y4AH","price":700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0473\/5226\/files\/9780670096398_1_1.jpg?v=1783535325","url":"https:\/\/versoz.co.in\/products\/w0nkzbc8y4ah","provider":"VERSOZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}