This is a personal story of the author, equally it is a story of the early years of the Pakistan Army and Pakistan itself and the major national events that took place. The book provides an insight into the Pre-Partition scenario at the Aligarh Muslim University, the visits of the Quaid-e-Azam, his speeches at the university and interaction with the students. Post-partition, there is a vivid description of the riots and massacres in East Punjab where the author’s Tank Squadron was operating. Subsequently the author, being on the staff of the British Commander-nascent Pakistan Army, the problems encountered, including the war in Kashmir. The author gives a detailed account of the 1965 War, in which he himself participated in the Chawinda battles. The murky events of 1971 are also covered with interesting details.