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Despite losing their Major and faced with the overwhelming numerical superiority of the enemy, the heroic actions of late Major Somnath Sharma motivated his men to hold on to their position for over six more hours before being overrun by the enemy.
Summary in Bullet Points
- Major Sharma’s death did not make D Company give up immediately.
- His example continued to motivate the soldiers after he was gone.
- They kept holding their position for more than six additional hours.
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The enemy eventually overran the position, but only after a long delay.
numerical superiority
= having many more soldiers
overrun = take over a place by entering in large numbers
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Answer: The soldiers held their position for over six more hours after Major Sharma was killed.
Major Sharma ke death ke baad bhi company six more hours se zyada hold karti rahi.
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Answer: His courage and leadership had already set an example for the soldiers. The chapter says his heroic actions motivated them to continue holding their position for over six more hours despite the larger enemy force.
Unka example men ko motivate karta raha, isliye leader ke death ke baad bhi company fight continue karti rahi.
