| has gloss | eng: Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year in India, in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher, the last British commander, in 1949. The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in national capital as well as all 6 Army Command headquarters. On 15th January,2010 India celebrated 62nd Indian Army day in New Delhi.More images of the recent celebration can be found at this link. |
