From 1962 an forward, the border dispute became more violent. China's Propaganda machine made it clear that new posts created by India in 1960 would not be tolerated. In September of 1962, China made border incursions along the so-called McMahon Line. This was a sensitive area of India's north east borderline. In response, Nehru made a public announcement that India's military would take aggressive steps to move the Chinese army back from this area. Nehru was bluffing and China in October of 1962, used a strong force to maintain a strong presence in the north east. After a month of fighting, the Chinese overran India's north east border. The Indian army was discovered to be badly led, poorly armed, and outflanked by the Chinese. China placed itself in the foothills of Assam and was threatening Calcutta itself.
China's military was making a statement. It was now the major power in the South-east and Pakistan cheered the Chinese on. Nehru was being embarrassed and appealed to London and Washington DC. He would end his non-alignment position even if it meant an alliance with the West. This made Nehru very unpopular in India.
20 October 1962 -21 November 1962
Its is due to the border dispute and reclaiment of land on both sides. Thus sparked both countries to engage in a war. Which India suffered a humililating defeat at China's hands.
The 1962 border war between India and China, also known as the Sino-Indian War, was primarily rooted in territorial disputes over the Aksai Chin region and Arunachal Pradesh. Tensions escalated when China launched a surprise offensive in October 1962, quickly overwhelming Indian forces. The conflict lasted about a month, resulting in a significant Chinese victory and the establishment of the McMahon Line as a de facto border, although disputes over the region remain unresolved. The war had lasting impacts on India-China relations and heightened India's focus on military modernization.
1962
1962
China, and is known as Sino- India war
V.K.Krishna Menon
once in the year 1962.
Progress in Optics was created in 1962.
Vietnam in 1979 ,India in 1962 ,Tibet in 1950
V K Krishna Menon was the defense minister of India.
The Sino-Indian War of 1962, often referred to as the Indo-China War, primarily stemmed from border disputes between India and China, particularly over the Aksai Chin region and Arunachal Pradesh. Tensions escalated due to differing perceptions of the McMahon Line, the boundary established in 1914, which China never recognized. Additionally, China's desire to assert its territorial claims and India's growing confidence in its sovereignty contributed to the conflict. The war ended with a Chinese victory, resulting in a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the region.