All of us who belong to the era when the war was on in 1971 truly will remember on eof the gretest heros of our country.We talk about the 1893 world cup victory.No one talks about his contribution to the victory ovewr Pakistan in 1971.What Mr Sam did for our country against Pakistan in 1971 is similar to what our freedom fighters did to get independence in 1947.It cannot be measured.We all pray for his speedy recovery.
RE:Field Marshal Sam MAnekshaw
by knowsoft on Jun 26, 2008 11:21 AM Permalink
It was 1983 world cup and not 1893. Anyway, I understand that this was just a typo. So, no big deal. Just wanted to correct. Do you belong to the the time when 1971 war was going on? If yes, please tell more about the condition in India because of war. I was not born then.
RE:Field Marshal Sam MAnekshaw
by Koduvayur on Jun 26, 2008 12:03 PM Permalink
As far as I know during 1971 war we did not have shortage of officers in Armed forces. On the western front the ratio was 1 to 1.8 in India's favour and we ruled the waves from the beginning of war. Apart from our Army our Airforce was also able to prove its superiority in a short time. Above all we received solid support from Soviet Union which played no small measure in our victory. (ofcourse all these are well known facts)
