Kargil War: How July 14 turned the tide and put Pakistan on back foot

NEW DELHI: The Army on Tuesday marked a key moment in India's military history, recalling July 14, 1999, as the decisive turning point of the Kargil War. It was the day India's military campaign gained a decisive edge, forcing Pakistan to announce the withdrawal of its forces after suffering major setbacks.In a post on X, the Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army said, "Operation VIJAY: India Declares Victory, Pakistan Announces Withdrawal. By 14 Jul 1999, the Indian Army had regained control of most of the strategic heights in the Dras, Kargil and Batalik sectors through exceptional courage, relentless determination and meticulously coordinated operations."It added that the enemy's plans had collapsed under the sustained offensive of the Indian Armed Forces, backed by "devastating artillery fire and determined infantry assaults."Recalling the events of July 14, 1999, the Army said, "On 14 Jul 1999, the then Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari…