JFK-1 1,656 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Quite curious confrontation in which a reported 20 Indian soldiers died. Quote India's prime minister has said the deaths of at least 20 soldiers in a fight with Chinese troops in a disputed Himalayan border area "will not be in vain". Narendra Modi said India would be "proud that our soldiers died fighting the Chinese" in the clash in the Ladakh region on Monday. Soldiers reportedly brawled with sticks, bats and bamboo sticks studded with nails. No shots were fired. Both sides blamed each other. FULL ARTICLE 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 5,952 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Two nations both with over populations of a billion both with nuclear arsenals could be Interesting if it was to get going . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,346 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 It all seems a bit odd. If opposition forces are beating your compatriots to death with sticks and you are armed, surely you'd open fire. The foothills of the Himalayas is one (quite vast) place in the world I'd love to visit. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 5,952 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: It all seems a bit odd. If opposition forces are beating your compatriots to death with sticks and you are armed, surely you'd open fire. The foothills of the Himalayas is one (quite vast) place in the world I'd love to visit. Might be the Yeti 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,687 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 There's something about these reports that doesn't add up. No shots fired? 20 killed with sticks and stones, surrounded by massive firepower. My arse. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 15 hours ago, Gonzo79 said: It all seems a bit odd. If opposition forces are beating your compatriots to death with sticks and you are armed, surely you'd open fire. The foothills of the Himalayas is one (quite vast) place in the world I'd love to visit. i read the Indians killed 46 Chinese. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 5,952 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 the chinks will be champing at the bit to test their modern weaponry with all the technology stolen from the west . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 3,715 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 21 hours ago, Bill said: There's something about these reports that doesn't add up. No shots fired? 20 killed with sticks and stones, surrounded by massive firepower. My arse. Yes, you wouldn't expect more than broken bones. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 5,952 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 sounds a bit like a Glasgow gang fight 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 5,776 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, compo said: sounds a bit like a Glasgow gang fight It was a chib fest. The Chinese lined up with the Calton San Toi, and the Indians were led off by the Brigton Dehli. Dennistoun Minstrels are already singing the tale, it's a no mean ditty. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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