1967 The War that restored India's National Pride.

The Remarkable Indira Gandhi and The Revenge of 1962

The Indo-China War of 1967, also known as the Nathu La and Cho La clashes, was a series of border clashes between India and China that took place in the Himalayas. 

The clashes began on September 11, 1967, at Nathu La, and continued until October 10, 1967. The fighting took place in the border region of Sikkim, which was then an Indian Protectorate.

The clashes were sparked by a Chinese attempt to construct a road through the Nathu La pass. India objected to the construction of the road, as it would have violated the McMahon Line, the Borders that India claimed as its own. The Chinese refused to stop construction, and on September 11, 1967, they attacked Indian positions at Nathu La.

The fighting at Nathu La was fierce, and China suffered heavy casualties. Indian forces held their ground, and the Chinese were repelled. The clashes at Cho La, which took place a few weeks later where China had to withdraw again.

In the end, the Indo-China War of 1967 was a Victory for India. China  was not able to achieve anything and instead lost their prestige in thisWar....and the Borders dispute between India and China remains unresolved to this day.

However, The War did have some important consequences. It showed that the Indian Army was highly improved, & was not as weak as China had thought.  It  restored India's National Pride after the defeat of 1962. 

Key takeaways from the Indo-China War of 1967:

*The War showed that India had evolved into a strong Military in just a few years & was not as weak as China had thought.

*It helped to restore India's National Pride after the defeat of 1962.

*The War led to a period of improved relations between India and China.

* It was a deterrent to China's hegemony in the face of India's indomitable Political will to defend the Borders ... there was a status quo....till 2020...

*The border dispute between India and China remains unresolved to this day.

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