Today is Indian Army Day, know the history of this day

The Indian Army was formed when the country was under the British.

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KM Cariappa was the first Indian Lieutenant General of the country's army.

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When India-Pakistan war broke out in 1947, it was KM Cariappa who led the Indian Army.

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celebrated on 15th January? The question is why do Indians celebrate Army Day on 15th January only.

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when the Pakistani army invaded Kashmir with the intention of snatching it.

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In 1999 , Operation Vijay was launched against the Pakistani Army .

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