In this powerful Indian Army podcast, Captain Akhilesh Saxena, a Kargil War veteran and Forward Observation Officer, shares his first-hand account of the Battle of Tololing, one of the most decisive victories of the 1999 Kargil War.

From receiving emergency orders to leave his newly married life behind...
to joining 2 Rajputana Rifles on the frontlines...
to directing artillery fire under relentless enemy shelling...

this episode offers a rare and authentic account of what it truly took to reclaim India's mountains during Operation Vijay.

Captain Akhilesh Saxena shares untold stories from the Battle of Tololing, the planning behind India's first major victory, the crucial role of artillery, and his experiences fighting alongside legendary officers including Captain Vikram Batra, Major Vivek Gupta, Major Acharya, Captain Vijay Thapar, Captain Anuj Nayyar, and many other brave soldiers who shaped the course of the Kargil War.

From writing farewell letters before battle...
to surviving enemy artillery fire...
to witnessing extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and leadership under impossible conditions...

this conversation is a powerful blend of military strategy, battlefield leadership, patriotism, and the realities of high-altitude warfare.

This is not just a military podcast — it is a story of courage, sacrifice, brotherhood, leadership, and the unwavering spirit of Indian soldiers who fought to protect every inch of the nation.

If you are interested in the Kargil War, Operation Vijay, Battle of Tololing, Indian Army, military history, Captain Vikram Batra, 2 Rajputana Rifles, artillery warfare, or defence podcasts, this episode offers a rare and authentic perspective directly from a veteran who was there.

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🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• The untold story behind the Battle of Tololing
• How Operation Vijay unfolded on the ground
• Why Tololing became the turning point of the Kargil War
• The crucial role of artillery in mountain warfare
• Real stories of Captain Vikram Batra, Major Vivek Gupta, Major Acharya, Captain Vijay Thapar & fellow officers
• Writing farewell letters before going into battle
• Leadership, teamwork, and decision-making under enemy fire
• The courage and sacrifice behind India's Kargil victory

🇮🇳 Jai Hind

Timestamps:
0:00 – Highlights
2:47 – Introduction
5:45 – How He Reached the Kargil War
8:15 – Reaching Dras Under Heavy Shelling
10:38 – 2 Rajputana Rifles Gets the Tololing Mission
13:47 – Why Artillery Was So Important
20:26 – Planning the Tololing Attack
26:51 – Soldiers Write Letters Before Battle
30:38 – 120 Guns Fire at Tololing
38:14 – Major Vivek Gupta's Sacrifice
38:43 – Tololing Captured: The Turning Point
48:19 – Attack on Point 5140
51:02 – Captain Vikram Batra's Famous Words
53:06 – Attack on Three Pimples & Lone Hill
1:04:00 – Fighting After Being Injured
1:06:25 – Major Acharya's Sacrifice
1:13:45 – MBA Journey After Kargil
1:21:27 – Army Lessons for Work & Life
1:34:33 – Can Another Kargil War Happen?
1:36:40 – Final Message: Freedom Is Not Free

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