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ravichaudhary
January 8th, 2003, 02:38 AM
I have uploaded a file, the Tiger Triumphs
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JatHistory/files/

An official history of the 15th army group in WW II, in Italy of the 4th, 8th and 10th Indian
Divisions.

For those interested in Military History and the role of the Jats much useful material may be found.

Another on line book is: Ball of Fire a story of 5th Indian Division in the same War, also
In the files Section

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JatHistory/files/


This will also compliment Dharampal Singh Dudee ji’s book from France to Kargil, which I look forward to reading

Enjoy
Ravi


Direct URL is :


http://www.ukans.edu/~hisite/AFS/library/Tiger/triumphsTC.html#TC

The Tiger Triumphs

THE STORY OF THREE GREAT DIVISIONS IN
ITALY
PUBLISHED BY
HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
1946
I HAVE HAD THE DISTINCTION OF HAVING UNDER MY
COMMAND A TRIO OF GREAT INDIAN DIVISIONS---THE
FOURTH, EIGHTH AND TENTH ---WHOSE FIGHTING RECORD IN
ITALY IS A SPLENDID ONE.
"The achievements in combat of these Indian soldiers are noteworthy. They have carried
on successfully in grim and bloody fighting against a tenacious enemy helped by terrain
particularly favourable for defence. No obstacle has succeeded in delaying these Indian
troops for long or in lowering their high morale or fighting spirit.
"They are well led, these Three Divisions. Each of the Divisional Commanders at one
time commanded a battalion of an Indian Infantry Regiment in combat. These Divisional
Commanders came up the hard way.
"Your 'Jawan' and 'Tommy Atkins' and 'Jock' and other soldiers of this international 15th
Army Group have established firm bonds of friendship and respect born in action against
a tough enemy. The bravery of Indian troops is attested by the Battle Honours and
Decorations awarded.
"The Fourth, Eighth and Tenth Indian Divisions will forever be associated with the
fighting for Cassino, the capture of Rome, the Arno Valley, the liberation of Florence and
the breaking of the Gothic Line.

"I salute the brave soldiers of these Three Great Indian Divisions."

FEBRUARY 27TH, 1945.
FIFTEENTH ARMY GROUP, ITALY.