The Sino–Indian War, also known as the China–India War or the Indo–China War, was an armed conflict between China and India that took place from October to November 1962. It was a military escalation of the Sino–Indian border dispute.

Sino-Indian War (October 20–November 20, 1962) was conflict between India and China centered primarily on the disputed Aksai Chin region along the countries’ borders.

On 18 June Mitch McConnellstated that "for the sake of grabbing territory, the PLA appears to have instigated the most violent clash between China and India since those nations went to war in 1962".

Nov 21, 2016 · India was attacked on October 20, 1962 in what famously came to be known as Sino-India war of 1962. The belief of not ever being attacked by China did not let the Indian army prepare and the result was the standoff between 10,000 …

Sep 10, 2024 · The 1962 Sino-Indian war, sparked by these border disputes, saw China temporarily advance into Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin, another disputed region further west.

Jan 20, 2020 · The primary cause of the 1962 war between India and China was the disputed border between the two countries, in the high mountains of Aksai Chin. India asserted that the region, which is slightly larger than Portugal, belonged to the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir.

Oct 22, 2024 · The 1962 Sino-India War, which lasted from October 20 to November 21, 1962, was India’s first encounter with jarring geopolitical realities amidst its political naivety. India suffered a crushing defeat, with around 1,383 Indian soldiers made supreme sacrifice. About 3,968 Indian soldiers were taken as prisoners of war (POWs).

Dec 6, 2023 · Sixty-one years ago, on November 21, 1962, China declared a ceasefire in its war with India. The 1962 conflict was a major humiliation for New Delhi, denting the image of its first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, forever.

Jung Chang writes that China was prepared for war with India after the border clashes in May and June, but were concerned about the Nationalists, which had been making active preparations for invasion from Taiwan, and had moved large forces to the south-east coast.

Nov 21, 2022 · In October 1962, amid escalating tensions over its territorial dispute with New Delhi, China launched a massive attack on India.