Battle of Gurung Hill

Battle of Gurung Hill
Part of Sino-Indian War

General location of Gurung Hill
Date20 October 1962-Late 20 November
Location
Gurung Hill, Ladakh, India
Result

Indian victory [note 1]

  • Chinese retreat following Indian airlift[1]
Territorial
changes
Indian forces maintained control of Gurung Hill
Belligerents
 India  China
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Unknown
Strength
Indian Army with armored support People’s Liberation Army (PLA)
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy casualties[2]

The Battle of Gurung Hill was a significant engagement during the Sino-Indian War of 1962, fought in the strategically important region of Ladakh, India. Indian forces, facing a massive Chinese offensive, successfully defended Gurung Hill after intense fighting in November 1962.


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  1. ^ Indian troops fought hard atop Gurung Hill
  2. ^ Chinese forces suffered heavy casualties while attempting to dislodge Indian troops from Gurung Hill."Indian Troops Fought Hard Atop Gurung Hill". The Tribune. Retrieved 10 September 2024.