Amritsar : Mrs Gandhi's Last Battle

Description On 5th June 1984, the Indian army began its attack on the complex at Amritsar which houses the two most sacred shrines Generals who had pledge to minimum force, and on no account to violate the shrines, were not prepared for the fierce and adept resistance they encountered. Having suffered severe casualties, the infantry were driven back and as last resorts with approval from Delhi tanks were ordered in. The Akal Takht was virtually reduced to rubble. It is doubtful if Mrs. Gandhi would have initiated Operation Blue Star had she known how bloody and devastating would be the consequences of that 24 hour conflict. Specification Product Code : BK8670 Publisher : Rupa Publications India Edition : December 31, 2006 Pages : 261 Weight : 240 gm. Size : 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches Binding : Paperback Author : Mark Tully Language : English ISBN-10: 8129109174ISBN-13: 978-8129109170