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By then, Major Somnath Sharma and his 90 soldiers were facing about 500 invaders.
The Pakistani invaders sought to capture the Srinagar airfield and its surrounding areas. It was clear to Major Somnath Sharma that defending Srinagar town, the airfield, and the wider valley was indeed difficult until reinforcements arrived.
Summary in Bullet Points
- D Company had about 90 soldiers, while the attacking force was about 500.
- The attackers wanted to capture the Srinagar airfield and nearby areas.
- Major Sharma understood that his company had to keep resisting until more Indian soldiers arrived.
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The huge difference in numbers made the defence extremely difficult.
outnumbered
= facing an enemy with more people
reinforcements = extra soldiers sent to strengthen a force
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Answer: D Company had about 90 soldiers while the attacking force numbered about 500. The chapter later describes the difference as almost seven to one.
D Company roughly 90 soldiers aur attackers around 500 the.
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Answer: He had a small company facing a much larger attacking force, while the defence of Srinagar town, the airfield and the wider valley depended on holding the area until reinforcements arrived. The task combined a major numerical disadvantage with very high strategic stakes.
Task already hard tha because men kam the aur Srinagar + airfield defend karna tha until reinforcements.
