Battle of Haifa and the Teen Murti

[xl_target]

Sir,the fact remains that the British systematically looted our nation for many years but than again as has been pointed out,that is another topic for discussion.Secondly Sir Pratap is a much revered and respected figure/personality in Rajasthan and particularly in Marwar so i suggest you start a thread on him and finally since today is second october, let us all pay homage to the father of the nation on his birth anniversary.
Over and out!

There is no one who can doubt the bravery of our Indian soldiers, now or in times gone by.

However, If you want to talk about looting, by the time we have 200 years of independence, much more will have been looted and squandered by us (from our country) than the British took in 200 years of colonial rule.

If you want to discuss my posts, let us start another thread. I never mentioned Sir Pratap, Rajasthan , Marwar, "the father of our nation" or even alluded to them in my post so I have a hard time understanding your quibble on those matters.

To back up your position, you have not refuted a single statement that I have made. Rather, you have descended to name calling and making personal attacks against a poster.

[tutsamewasa]

Thank you Prashant Singh shb for sharing this to all of us here. I was wondering if people knew about this much talked about history in my family until this was aired on TV. Now you have shared the same here. Thanks

On closing note Capt Anop Singh Shb was my Great grandfather (My mother's Grandfather) He was decorated with Military Cross after Haifa War.

[ckkalyan]

What a great piece of Indian History, very heartwarming; thanks a ton for sharing prashantsingh

Thank you also gentlemen tutsamewasa, xl_target, timmy, goodboy_mentor, Vikram for your interesting and elucidating comments!

tutsamewasa I am sure you must be truly proud to have such an illustrious ancestor!



Further reading on the topic unearthed this gem - a wonderful gesture!

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/india ... d_also_see

Indian soldiers lauded in Israeli textbooks for freeing city

Haifa, Israel: While remaining largely unknown in their own country, some Indian soldiers will now become household names in Haifa in northern Israel after figuring in the history textbooks taught at schools for their contribution in liberating this city in 1918.

The municipality of Haifa has gone ahead with its decision to immortalise the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers, many of whom are buried in the cemetery here, by including the stories of their valiant efforts in liberating the coastal city during the First World War in the school curricula as part of the history textbooks.

"The move is a part of Haifa municipalities efforts to preserve the city's history and heritage," Hedva Almog, deputy Mayor of Haifa told people gathered to pay respects to Indian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the war to liberate the city.

Haifa Historical Society has done an extensive research on the role of the Indian army in the region.

As per their findings, a large number of Indian soldiers sacrificed their lives in this region during the First World War and nearly 900 are cremated or buried in cemeteries across Israel.

Almog said that the municipality is planning big centenary celebrations to commemorate the event in 2018, calling upon India to join hands in making it a success.

Charge de Affaires at the Indian mission in Tel Aviv, Vani Rao, reacted positively to the request extending support in organising the Centenary celebrations.

The Indian army commemorates September 23rd every year as Haifa Day, to pay its respects to the two brave Indian Cavalry Regiments that helped liberate the city in 1918 following a dashing cavalry action by the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade.

Residents of the Israeli city also celebrate Haifa Day the same day with a series of cultural programmes during the week.

[xl_target]

Excellent find, CK
I hope the Government responds appropriately and send a contingent of troops over to Haifa to help them commemorate the occasion.