Battle of Longewala - Missing Chapter Of 1971 War

On the dark night of 4/5 Dec 1971, when an Infantry company commander wanted additional fire support, own tanks were far away and aircraft grounded. It was the Indian Artillery Gunners who responded with a crash-action deployment behind the Post, without maps and bombarded the enemy until the Hunters arrived at 7:30 am to join the battle and finish the fight.

The Battle of Longewala is often remembered for air strikes and infantry courage — but this video reveals the decisive and rarely discussed role of the Indian Artillery Battery that held the line against a massive enemy armoured column during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

With limited guns, minimal visibility, and overwhelming odds, the artillery gunners displayed exceptional precision, nerve, and battlefield intelligence. Their accurate fire disrupted enemy formations, stalled tank movements, and bought crucial time — turning a vulnerable outpost into a killing ground.

This is the missing artillery chapter of Longewala:
🎯 How artillery fire shaped the battlefield
🎯 Target selection under extreme pressure
🎯 Coordination with forward troops in darkness
🎯 Why artillery became the backbone of Longewala’s defence

This video honours the unsung gunners whose calculated firepower changed the outcome of the battle and proved once again why artillery is the King of Battle.

If you want to understand how wars are won before the enemy reaches the frontline, this story is a must-watch.

Jai Hind