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Colonel Mahip Chadha's Grit, Guts and Gallantry reminds Indian youth about the dignified, disciplined life in uniform. And no, this isn't your archetypal, preachy guidebook. Instead, read a no-holds-barred, humour-tinged take on life in the Army. This book describes the writer's journey through the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy. Colonel Chadha dispels many myths surrounding life in the armed forces to provide students on the threshold of their careers an unadulterated Colonel Mahip Chadha's Grit, Guts and Gallantry reminds Indian youth about the dignified, disciplined life in uniform. And no, this isn't your archetypal, preachy guidebook. Instead, read a no-holds-barred, humour-tinged take on life in the Army. This book describes the writer's journey through the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy. Colonel Chadha dispels many myths surrounding life in the armed forces to provide students on the threshold of their careers an unadulterated view of what to expect in the army.

Life in the army is marked by hard work, physical training and adherence to rules and regulations. But it is also a mix of fun and adventure.
MANY people write their autobiographies to boast about their achievements, or to show others in poor light, or to jot down their memoirs for posterity to read, but here the author's aim is to make the Indian youth aware of the Defence Forces - the rank structure, the selection process, the hardships the soldiers endure, excruciating physical training and adherence to rules and regulations along with a mix of masti and adventure - and encourage the youth to join the Services where the uniform and the insignia of a particular regiment or battalion has a deep meaning and where he can learn three basic values - honour, sacrifice and devotion to duty.

One has to read only the first few pages when one gets tempted to read the book in one go and this is because of the very humorous style of narrating the simplest and most ordinary of events in his life and career.

No other Army is as adverse in nature, as the Indian Army which has its infantry battalions, considered the teeth of the battle; comprising of twenty three ethnic groups each with its own traditions, religious beliefs, values and history–some having been raised as far back as the seventeenth century or amalgamated from the erstwhile armies of princely states! However, their training, goals and objectives are the same and the Indian Army, an efficient machine; continues to be the most secular armies in the world in which Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Christian and some with tribal beliefs fight side by side against the aggressor!

Colonel Mahip Chadha has now started writing, in the hope that his reminiscences will inspire you youngsters to serve the country, just as he did.

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Oct 22, 2016 Meera rated it really liked it

Grit, Guts And Gallantry: Officers And Gentlemen Of The Indian Army - An informative book for ones who are interested in joining the Army. The author nicely gives the details of the process of selection, training and various other aspects of the Army. As mentioned by the author; it is an account of the author's journey through the NDA and the IMA.

Those looking for inspiration to join the Army should find this book motivating. To add to it, the author has a fine sense of humour mentioning some l

Those looking for inspiration to join the Army should find this book motivating. To add to it, the author has a fine sense of humour mentioning some light/funny moments. The author honors the armed forces who laid down their lives for our country.

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