CONTENTS:-
Section I:
1. A momentous decision.
2. Backdrop to operation Gibraltar.
3. Geographical features and Indian Army's appreciation.
4. The attack.
5. A Defence Minister's diary.
Section II:
Part. I. Military Operations:
6. Surprise: Pak offensive.
7. Operation Riddle: counter offensive.
8. Of cowardice and panic.
9. Turning the corner.
10. The stupid incident.
11. Stepping up of pressure.
12. Retreat to the Beas.
13. The Chinese Checkers.
Part. II. UN and other diplomatic interventions:
14. Last phase.
15. War and diplomacy.
16. U Thant's diplomacy.
17. Ceasefire drama.
Section III:
18. Preparation for role.
19. Defence Minister and the chiefs.
20. Higher direction of war.
21. A futile war.
22. Future of India-Pakistan relations: Chavan's reflections.
Annexure: Statement by the Defence Minister regarding the NEFA Enquiry.
