Sri Lanka Misadventure (Military Affairs Series)

Two former Indian Army officers provide an insider account of the IPKF's military operations during the Sri Lankan conflict, documenting command decisions and the consequences of inadequate planning and unclear objectives. Through their experience on the ground, they examine how political ambitions and insufficient strategy resulted in preventable losses and operational failures. This military history serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of intervening in external conflicts without proper preparation or defined endgame outcomes.