Far from home and loved ones, these heroes sacrificed their own lives so that the entire nation could sleep in peace. The stories of their courage and passion are larger than life. The tales of 10 such legendary army heroes will not just make our chests swell with pride, but their sacrifices will leave our eyes a little moist.

    They are men of steel, standing tall in the harshest of conditions. They disregard freezing cold temperatures and scorching heat to always remain brave, awake and devoted towards us. They are all heroes, each and every one of them. But there are a few whose stories have become the stuff of legends, stories that deserve to be shared and told over and over again.

1. Captain Vikram Batra

    Born in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, Captain Vikram Batra of 13 J&K Rifles, is known as the hero of the Kargil war. He led one of the toughest war operations in Kashmir, and was also called Sher Shah (in....