How many Chinese were killed in Rezang La?

1,300 Chinese soldiers
1,300 Chinese soldiers were killed at Rezang La According to the war memorial in Rewari, 1,300 Chinese soldiers were killed in the battle.

Who won battle of Rezang La?

1962 battle of Rezang La During the Sino-Indian War in 1962, Rezang La was the site of the last stand of the Charlie ‘C’ company of 13 Kumaon, consisting of 124 Ahirs. The company was led by Major Shaitan Singh, who won a posthumous Param Vir Chakra for his actions.

Who was awarded Param Vir Chakra in Rezang 1962?

Major Shaitan Singh
For his actions at the Battle of Rezang La, on 18 November 1962, Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra. The official citation read: Major Shaitan Singh was commanding a company of an Ahir infantry battalion deployed at Rezang La in the Chusul sector at a height of about 16,000 feet.

Who was Major Suraj Singh 1962?

Inspired by true events, 1962: The War In The Hills is a fictional take about one of the fiercest battles ever fought. 124 Indian soldiers of ‘C Company’ of an Indian army battalion fought 3000 Chinese to the last man and last bullet; led by their leader Major Suraj Singh (Bhati clan).

Where was the Battle of Rezang La 1962?

The events of the Battle of Rezang La 1962 happened so rapidly that they did not get enough time to acquaint with the climatic conditions of the battle area. Rezang La is a pass at around 16,000 ft on the south-eastern approach to Chusul Valley, Ladakh.

Who was the leader of the company in Rezang La?

The company was led by Major Shaitan Singh (but most are yadavs),who won a posthumous Param Vir Chakra for his actions. From the Indian point of view, Rezang La had the drawback that an intervening feature blocked artillery operation, so that the Indian infantry had to do without artillery cover.

Who was the hero of the Battle of Rezang La?

For India, the only remarkable memory from the war was the epic Battle of Rezang La 1962. It was a battle written in history with the blood of the Vir Ahir of Rezang La. It was also a battle that made Major Shaitan Singh and his 120 Vir Ahir of Rezang La immortal in our memories.

How big is the pass of Rezang La?

Rezang La is a pass at around 16,000 ft on the south-eastern approach to Chusul Valley, Ladakh. The pass is around 3km long and 2km wide. The high altitude posed innumerable troubles for the soldiers. Besides the bitter cold, lack of oxygen and breathlessness added up to the challenges of the soldiers.