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Turning Point: The Naval Role In Sri Lanka’s War On LTTE Terrorism
Publisher:
Penguin
| Author:
Wasantha Karannagoda
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
Penguin
Author:
Wasantha Karannagoda
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
Original price was: ₹599.₹449Current price is: ₹449.
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Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda became the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy on 1 September 2005 and led the Navy during the Fourth Eelam War, which resulted in the comprehensive defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka.
Admiral Karannagoda’s tenure was marked by significant changes in the strategy of the Sri Lanka Navy. Among other achievements, naval task forces were dispatched on several occasions more than 3,200 km away from Sri Lanka to areas near Indonesian and Australian waters to destroy LTTE ‘floating warehouse ships’. These missions successfully cut off all supply lines to the LTTE, depriving them of vital arms and ammunition needed to continue the war.
His ‘small boat concept’ revolutionized coastal warfare and played a key role in the complete destruction of the LTTE Sea Tiger wing. Under Admiral Karannagoda’s leadership, the Sri Lanka Navy transitioned from a ‘brown water’ navy—operating mainly in inland and shallow waters—to a ‘blue water’ navy capable of operating on the high seas.
The Turning Point is Admiral Karannagoda’s account of the crucial war years from 2006 to 2009, during which he was at the helm of the Navy. The book offers a ringside view of the war and serves as an instructive document on leadership and military strategy.
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Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda became the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy on 1 September 2005 and led the Navy during the Fourth Eelam War, which resulted in the comprehensive defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka.
Admiral Karannagoda’s tenure was marked by significant changes in the strategy of the Sri Lanka Navy. Among other achievements, naval task forces were dispatched on several occasions more than 3,200 km away from Sri Lanka to areas near Indonesian and Australian waters to destroy LTTE ‘floating warehouse ships’. These missions successfully cut off all supply lines to the LTTE, depriving them of vital arms and ammunition needed to continue the war.
His ‘small boat concept’ revolutionized coastal warfare and played a key role in the complete destruction of the LTTE Sea Tiger wing. Under Admiral Karannagoda’s leadership, the Sri Lanka Navy transitioned from a ‘brown water’ navy—operating mainly in inland and shallow waters—to a ‘blue water’ navy capable of operating on the high seas.
The Turning Point is Admiral Karannagoda’s account of the crucial war years from 2006 to 2009, during which he was at the helm of the Navy. The book offers a ringside view of the war and serves as an instructive document on leadership and military strategy.
About Author
Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda embarked on his naval journey in August 1971, kicking off a distinguished career that spanned 38 years. Admiral Karannagoda was the first officer to be promoted to the rank of four-star Admiral while in active service. In August 2019, he was promoted to the prestigious ‘five-star’ rank of Admiral of the Fleet.
He is the recipient of twelve medals, including Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP) for bravery in the face of the enemy, Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV) for his exceptional and distinguish loyal service and Utthama Seva Padakkama (USP) for valuable service and devotion for duty, marked by exceptional ability, merit and exemplary conduct.
Upon retiring from the navy, Admiral Karannagoda was appointed as the National Security Adviser and Secretary of the Ministry of Highways. Later, in March 2011, he was appointed as the Ambassador to Japan, where he served for four years. Between December 2021 and May 2023, he was Governor of the Northwestern Province of Sri Lanka.
He is the recipient of twelve medals, including Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP) for bravery in the face of the enemy, Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV) for his exceptional and distinguish loyal service and Utthama Seva Padakkama (USP) for valuable service and devotion for duty, marked by exceptional ability, merit and exemplary conduct.
Upon retiring from the navy, Admiral Karannagoda was appointed as the National Security Adviser and Secretary of the Ministry of Highways. Later, in March 2011, he was appointed as the Ambassador to Japan, where he served for four years. Between December 2021 and May 2023, he was Governor of the Northwestern Province of Sri Lanka.
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