Step into the remarkable journey of Lieutenant General V.K. Ahluwalia—a tale where resilience meets leadership. From being deemed ‘unfit for the army’ to rising as a General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C), his story is a testament to the power of a positive mindset and unwavering determination.

Travel through pivotal moments in Rajouri, Uri, Kargil, Ladakh and beyond, where every challenge became an opportunity for growth. With compelling anecdotes and insights from legendary leaders, this memoir offers essential lessons in strategy, emotional intelligence, and the art of human connection.

Overall, the book is poised to serve as both a narrative of varied experiences intertwined with a broader commentary on leadership and the human spirit’s ability to endure and thrive. Discover how Ahluwalia navigated the complexities of high-stakes operational environments opposite Pakistan and China, or in intense counter-insurgency efforts or influential roles in the Armed Forces Tribunal and corporate sector. Join him as he reveals how adversity can ignite creativity and pave the way for extraordinary possibilities.

Are you ready to be inspired and uncover the timeless principles that resonate beyond military life?

Lieutenant General V.K. Ahluwalia, PVSM, AVSM**, YSM, VSM, PhD, retired as the Army Commander, Central Command, after a career that spanned over 40 years. Thereafter, he served as a member of the Armed Forces Tribunal, Jaipur, and as Director of Centre for Land Warfare Studies, a think tank. A fervent aviator (helicopters) and a pioneer of Bofors, he underwent training in Sweden, and raised the inaugural Battery of Bofors artillery system for the Indian Army in 1986. The General commanded various units and formations in operational areas such as Rajouri, Uri, Kargil, and Leh-Ladakh, safeguarding our borders with Pakistan and China. He was the first Indian Brigadier to attend the National Defence Course at Dhaka in 2003. As the GOC of the Mountain Division in Kargil, he spearheaded innovative initiatives like ‘Operation Green Kargil,’ which garnered his Division a national award for environmental governance.

He holds a Ph.D. in Internal Security (Naxalism) and Conflict Resolution and has authored several works, including ‘Red Revolution 2020 and Beyond’ and co-edited books on Kargil, COVID-19, and Liberation War @50. In addition to his military accolades, he served as the DG of a group of educational institutions and is currently an Independent Director of a corporate entity.