The Indian Armed Forces are no exception to this statement, with their unparalleled valour and sense of duty to their motherland and her people. With a strength of over 1.3 million active personnel, The Indian Armed Forces are the third largest military force on the planet and one of the finest.
“In war, the heroes always outnumber the soldiers, ten to one.” – H. L. Mencken
These mottos from the Indian Armed Forces’ units explain why they’re so badass:
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Translation: Win Over The Enemy In The Sky
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Translation: Touch The Sky With Glory
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Translation: May the Lord of the Oceans be Auspicious Unto Us
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Translation: Freedom From Sickness To All
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Translation: Valour And Wisdom
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Translation: Everywhere With Honour And Glory
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Translation: First, Always First
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Translation: Victory Over The Enemy
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Translation: By Land And Sea
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Translation: It Is Glorious To Die Doing One’s Duty
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Translation: It Is Better To Die Than Live Like A Coward
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Translation: Ever Powerful
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Translation: The Brave Shall Inherit The Earth
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Translation: Victory Everywhere
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Translation: Spirit of Unity and Valour
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Translation: With Determination, I Shall Win
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Translation: Prosperity in Peace and Victory in War
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Translation: Duty Before Death
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Translation: Fight With Determination
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Translation: Valour Triumphs
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Translation: Unique Valour
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Translation: Work Is Worship
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Translation: Success And Attainment
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Translation: Valour in Battle is Praiseworthy
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Translation: Sacrifice is a Sign of the Brave
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Translation: Strength Through Weapons
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Translation: Swift and Secure
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Translation: Everywhere
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Translation: Duty Unto Death
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Translation: We Protect
33 reasons why we feel safe everyday!
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