An Impotent HQ Chapter 2

The summary given in this document gives point wise introduction to the chapter so that a student has a better comprehension on reading the prescribed book.  These notes decode “An Impotent HQ” with exam-focused clarity, exposing how political interference, flawed leadership choices, and ignored military wisdom paved the road to the 1962 disaster. From the rise of B.M. Kaul and sidelining of professionals like Thimayya and Thorat, to the rejection of depth defence and the Forward Policy’s fatal assumptions, every argument is distilled into crisp, analytical points. Ideal for DSSC 2026 aspirants, the notes link strategic theory with real command failures, helping you frame high-scoring answers on civil–military relations, leadership, and operational art. This is not just history—it is a lesson in how wars are lost at headquarters.

Ideal for: DSSC 2026 aspirants, officers preparing Military History, and anyone serious about strategic studies.