{"product_id":"operation-cactus-ashok-k-chordia-9789386288981","title":"Operation Cactus: Anatomy of one of India's Most Daring Military Operations","description":"\u003cp\u003eA coup attempt in the Maldives in November 1988 sent President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom into hiding. Malé flashed desperate SOS messages to several countries seeking military assistance. India was prompt in extending the requisite support. Operation Cactus was launched to rescue President Gayoom and restore his democratically elected government. The decision to launch the airborne operation more than 2,500 km away was deliberate, bold, and sufficiently contemplated by the political and the military leadership of India. The Indian Air Force promptly airlifted the paratroopers of the Indian Army to Hulule Island. The Indian Navy joined in to buttress the effort of the Army and Air Force. Exemplary synergy among the three Services and the diplomatic corps was the hallmark of Operation Cactus.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ashok K. Chordia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9386288982\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789386288981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e K W Publishers Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d","brand":"Ashok K. Chordia","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46907151188223,"sku":"9789386288981","price":66.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_893864bb-46d8-45bc-93dd-1490464655aa.jpg?v=1748772472","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/operation-cactus-ashok-k-chordia-9789386288981","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}