The 7-Man Mission That Destroyed 5 Pakistani Tanks | Untold 1971 Anti-Tank Operation of Col Batra

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🇮🇳 THE UNTOLD HEROISM OF 1971 — A STORY YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD BEFORE This is the real battlefield account of Col Batra (then a young officer), who led a 7-man missile team deep inside enemy territory… in broad daylight… and destroyed 5 Pakistani tanks, stopping an entire armoured assault in the Battle of Chhamb. What unfolds in this conversation is not just war history — it is raw courage, leadership, survival, and impossible decision-making under fire. From carrying 31-kg missiles on foot… to moving through enemy folds undetected… to firing wire-guided missiles at tanks advancing from multiple directions… to returning back in time before darkness covered the battlefield — this mission reveals the sheer audacity and brilliance of Indian soldiers. 🔥 WHAT’S INSIDE THIS EPISODE: – The 7-man team that walked into enemy territory with no backup – How they located hidden Pakistani tanks through dust, trees & folds – The first ever anti-tank missile hits Pakistan witnessed – How 5 tanks were hit — 2 on Day 1, 3 on Day 2 – How Pakistan searched for “jeep movement” but never imagined men carrying missiles on foot – The near-blinding explosion that almost cost him his eyesight – Helicopter evacuation straight from the battlefield – The shocking story of two Indian soldiers captured by LTTE… and rescued within 30 minutes – The only Indian unit in IPKF to return without a single casualty – Sportsmanship, leadership, and why his men would follow him anywhere – Commanding 23 Assam Rifles in Sri Lanka – Training the next generation at NDA, OTA, Infantry School & Commando Wing This episode is filled with unfiltered honesty, battlefield wisdom, and moments that redefine bravery. If you’ve never heard a soldier explain war with this much clarity, humility, and heart — this conversation will stay with you forever. Timestamp: 0:00 – Highlights 3:21 – Introduction 4:36 – Greetings & podcast begins 5:36 – How Col Batra was selected for 12 Guards 7:25 – “12 Guard” and its reputation in anti-tank warfare 8:25 – Deployment to Ambala before the 1971 War 9:45 – Early signs of a Pakistani attack: Low-flying aircraft spotted 10:40 – Night of 4–5 December: Pakistani commando raid 11:44 – Heavy firing begins: MMGs and LMGs open up in the gun area 17:00 – Pakistani artillery response 22:07 – Col Batra reaches high ground and spots Pakistani tanks 22:03 – First missile hit: Pakistani tank turns into a fireball 23:26 – Col Batra shares a personal memory from his visit to the USA 24:58 – How a soldier from Col Batra’s unit was awarded the Vir Chakra 27:55 – Col Batra joins 9 Jats on the northern sector 28:33 – Second missile attempt fails: Technical malfunction exposes his position 28:41 – How Col Batra’s retina was injured during the Battle of Chhamb 37:50 – Leading his unit in Operation IPKF with zero casualties 39:57 – How Col Batra saved two soldiers from the LTTE 46:53 – Col Batra recalls his unit playing volleyball 50:00 – Lessons from the 1971 anti-tank mission 52:20 – Outro Follow us on- YT Clips👉https://tinyurl.com/ycx27vdr YT Music👉https://tinyurl.com/2evrmb8b Insta Col Kaushal👉https://tinyurl.com/4d6432pa FB Col Kaushal👉https://tinyurl.com/2swfepr8 Insta Lt Col Kaushy👉https://tinyurl.com/5rdnfszx FB Lt Col Kaushy👉https://tinyurl.com/mry56jr7 X (Twitter)👉https://tinyurl.com/5f76bv8b FB M&W Page👉https://tinyurl.com/4dnjwdwd WhatsApp Channel 👉https://tinyurl.com/yp8hf65r Telegram Group 👉https://tinyurl.com/564p99tt SnapChat👉https://tinyurl.com/33t73u9j Spotify👉https://tinyurl.com/33b6yxsf WhatsApp- +918269633286 Business Inquiries, Collaborations & Promotions We’d love to hear from you! Please connect with us at: [email protected] #1971war #battleofchhamb #colbatra #indiapakwar #indianarmy #warstories #militarylegends #antitankmission #realheroes #monksandwarriors #veteranstories #armyinterview #bravery #untoldstory #missileplatoon