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| Rare Photo Of Field Marshal KM Cariappa (extreme right) and C Rajagopalchari. |
On the occasion of Army Day, the entire nation narrates the story of the valor of the army, of indomitable courage and sacrifice of valor. Events are organized at various places. Along with the Army Headquarters in Delhi, other power show programs are organized in every corner of the country.
Indian Army Day
The dates
Jan 15
The frequency
Annual
The style
Army
He took over on 15 January 1949 from General Roy Francis Butcher, the last British top commander of the Indian Army during the British Raj. The day is celebrated in New Delhi and all army headquarters with military parades, military exhibitions and other official events. A salute is also given on this day to all those brave fighters who have surrendered themselves supremely for the safety of their country and people.
EDIT HISTORY
When India became independent on 15 August 1947, there was an atmosphere of upheaval due to the riots and refugees that spread throughout the country. This led to many administrative problems and then the army to control the situation. Had to come forward. After this a Special Army Command was formed to ensure peacekeeping during partition. But the President of the Indian Army still used to be of British origin. Field Marshal KM Cariappa became the first Indian Army Chief of Independent India on 15 January 1949. At that time there were about 2 lakh soldiers in the Indian Army. Before that the post was held by Commander General Roy Francis Butcher. Since then, Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15. KM Cariappa was the first officer to be given the title of Field Marshal. He led the Indian Army in the Indo-Pak war in the year 1947.
