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Battle of Namka Chu
Part of the Sino-Indian War
Date10 October – 16 November 1962
(3 weeks and 4 days)
Location
Namka Chu (country disputed)
Result

Chinese victory

Belligerents
 China  India
Commanders and leaders
Unknown IndiaJohn Dalvi
IndiaDashrath Singh  (POW)
Units involved
Force 419
11 infantry divisions
2 artillery companies		 Indian 7th Brigade
Rajput Regiment
4 Grenadiers[1]
Strength
At least 600 men Western Flank:
513 men
Casualties and losses
80 killed[1]
113 wounded[1]		 Western Flank:
282 killed
171 captured
81 wounded

The Battle of Namka Chu took place during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. After multiple border skirmishes, Chinese forces invaded Namka Chu, and won a victory. Namka Chu is a river that was along a major border dispute of China and India at the time.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Mehta, RS (2018). "The Battle of Namka Chu, October 20, 1962" (PDF). Scholar Warrior: 118–126.
  2. ^ "Publication". www.usiofindia.org. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  3. ^ Singh, Suchet Vir (21 October 2022). "How brutal Chinese assault across Namka Chu drove Indian forces back as 1962 war broke out". ThePrint. Retrieved 21 February 2024.


source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Namka_Chu