The article tells the story of a brutal battle in Kohima during World War II, where a small British and Indian force fought off a much larger Japanese army. Despite being outnumbered, the defenders held their ground and prevented a Japanese victory. The battle was one of the most savage in modern warfare, with thousands of casualties on both sides. The Japanese suffered their worst defeat in history, leading to a catastrophic retreat back to Burma known as the 'Road of Bones'. The story highlights the courage of the soldiers and the harsh realities of war.