About the Book: Arup Ratan Basu’s first assignment as a young army surgeon was at a poorly equipped field hospital in Kashmir, far from the major city postings his peers received. Soon, he was deployed to Kargil during the 1999 conflict, serving as the sole surgeon and performing 250 surgeries, including on enemy soldiers. Through his compassionate care and keen observations, he documented the human side of war in a notebook. Rather than focusing on military strategy, Basu highlights the profound impact of conflict on individuals. This unique and moving account offers an invaluable perspective on the personal costs of war.