War and diplomacy in Kashmir, 1947-48 / C. Dasgupta.

By:

Dasgupta, C, 1940-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New Delhi ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage, 2002.Description: 239 p. : map ; 23 cmISBN:

9780761995890

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

954.6042 DAS 21

LOC classification:

DS485.K27 D39 2002

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Contents:

I. Introduction -- II. Junagadh -- A Curtain Raiser -- III. Crisis in Kashmir -- IV. The Defence of Srinagar -- V. Reactions in London -- VI. Jammu Province -- VII. The Governor-General as Mediator -- VIII. Military Plans -- IX. Counter-Attack or UN Appeal? -- X. The Security Council -- XI. A Private Initiative -- XII. The Spring Offensive -- XIII. The UN Commission for India and Pakistan -- XIV. Limited Offensives -- XV. The Last Round -- XVI. Ceasefire -- XVII. Conclusion.

Summary: "Kashmir is arguably one of the most contentious and complex issues in South Asia today. It has persisted for more than 50 years despite wars, summits and declarations, and seems to be as intractable as ever." "This important book sheds fresh light on the genesis of the problem and examines the consequences of the often ignored fact that British officers commanded the armed forces of both India and Pakistan at that time. Based on documents that have now been declassified, it reveals the roles played by Mountbatten and the British service chiefs in India and Pakistan during the Kashmir War of 1947-48." "Analysing the role of the great powers in third world conflict, this exciting and insightful book will be of great interest both to the lay reader and to those involved in international studies, political science, modern Indian and military history, strategic affairs, conflict/peace studies and South Asian politics."--Jacket.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

I. Introduction --
II. Junagadh --
A Curtain Raiser --
III. Crisis in Kashmir --
IV. The Defence of Srinagar --
V. Reactions in London --
VI. Jammu Province --
VII. The Governor-General as Mediator --
VIII. Military Plans --
IX. Counter-Attack or UN Appeal? --
X. The Security Council --
XI. A Private Initiative --
XII. The Spring Offensive --
XIII. The UN Commission for India and Pakistan --
XIV. Limited Offensives --
XV. The Last Round --
XVI. Ceasefire --
XVII. Conclusion.

"Kashmir is arguably one of the most contentious and complex issues in South Asia today. It has persisted for more than 50 years despite wars, summits and declarations, and seems to be as intractable as ever." "This important book sheds fresh light on the genesis of the problem and examines the consequences of the often ignored fact that British officers commanded the armed forces of both India and Pakistan at that time. Based on documents that have now been declassified, it reveals the roles played by Mountbatten and the British service chiefs in India and Pakistan during the Kashmir War of 1947-48." "Analysing the role of the great powers in third world conflict, this exciting and insightful book will be of great interest both to the lay reader and to those involved in international studies, political science, modern Indian and military history, strategic affairs, conflict/peace studies and South Asian politics."--Jacket.

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