Lieutenant General Satish Dua (Retired), PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM, retired as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff. As the Corps Commander in Srinagar, he planned and executed the surgical strikes in Kashmir in 2016. A counter-terrorism specialist from 8 JAK LI (Siachen), he operated extensively in J&K and the Northeast during his four decades of service. He has also served as a Commando Instructor and as India’s Defence Attaché to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
<p><em>Ever wondered what a soldier's life is really like?</em> <strong>India’s Bravehearts</strong> is a rare inside account of the Indian Army by one of its most celebrated officers. This book tells gripping stories of death-defying operations, daring surgical strikes, the intense training soldiers undergo to become battle-fit, what life is really like on the LoC, and the lives of the young men who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Page-turning, thrilling, and heart-breaking, you will see the Indian Army and our soldiers up close, like never before<br></p>
