This third volume of the History of the Indian Navy covers the period 1965 to 1975. Several major developments occurred during this decade. The latest design of the Royal Navy's Leander class frigates started being produced in Mazagon Docks in India with British collaboration. The first submarine arrived in 1968 and by 1975, the Submarine Arm had grown to eight submarines. The Air Arm was augmented by additional Seahawks, Alizes and the latest British Seaking anti submarine helicopters equipped with dunking sonar. Along with the induction of modern fire control systems in ships, submarines and aircraft, the Navy acquired its first guided missiles and homing torpedoes.
"This is an honest book . . . . a welcome addition to the scarce literature on the armed forces . . . meticulous research by the author has resulted in a product which is a "must read" for all Indian naval officers and those interested in the country's rich maritime and naval history."
India Today
"Notable for its attention to detail, Transition to Triumph describes the highs and lows of the Indian Navy in a decade of wars."
The Week
Author: Vice Admiral GM Hiranandani, PVSM, AVSM, NM
ISBN: 1 897829 72 8
Pages: 415
Features: Large Format, Unabridged Edition, Size 11.5" X 8.5" |