Gen (Retd) VP Malik, who was Chief of the Army Staff during the Kargil War in 1999, has been visiting the families of the martyrs along with his wife Dr Ranjana Malik regularly. Apart from writing a book on Kargil War, Gen Malik has given a touching account of heroic deeds of Indian soldiers and the sentiments of families, friends and regimental colleagues. In this reproduced article originally published via ADNI agency two years ago, the soldier shares his memories and account of the War.