[5] The area of Walong, lying close to the disputed border, became a key battleground in the northeastern sector of the war.

By October 1962, Chinese forces had already begun advancing into Indian-held territory, and the Indian Army was tasked with defending key positions along the border.

[8] Using the difficult terrain to their advantage, Indian troops created bottlenecks and ambushes to slow the advancing Chinese forces.

[13] The Sino-Indian War ended shortly after the Battle of Walong, with China declaring a unilateral ceasefire on 21 November 1962.

[16] Veterans and military historians continue to study the battle for its lessons in mountain warfare, especially the importance of terrain and logistics.