Today, i.e., the 16th of December marks the day of celebrating Vijay Diwas. This day marked the end of the Indo-Pak war and the subsequent liberation of the 1971 war. India declared victory on this day, and Pakistan had to sign the Instrument of Surrender.
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This was the biggest ever military surrender in world history, post-WW2.
The war of 1971 was a 36/37 days war, not just a 9 days war. there were many gallant wars fought even before the 3rd of December
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The war of 1971 was a 36/37 days war, not just a 9 days war. there were many gallant wars fought even before the 3rd of December
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On Nov 11-12, 1971- major operations were launched in Jessore- Khulna sectors to capture Pakistan's Masli Bop-East of Boyra in the Jessore sector
A company of 4 Sikhs was deployed in the area Makapur, North of Boyra salient to provide flank security to 1 Jak-Rif
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A company of 4 Sikhs was deployed in the area Makapur, North of Boyra salient to provide flank security to 1 Jak-Rif
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Company of 26 Madras was deployed in Garibpur & Muhammadpur to provide security from the southern flank and one company to exploit and expand the lodgement area up to Dosatina
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0n the night of 18/19 November 1971, the 102 Engineer Regiment constructed the 'Krupman Bridge" over the river Kabadak
This was the point when Pak began the airstrike began 4*F86 Saber fighters on Nov 19, 1971
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This was the point when Pak began the airstrike began 4*F86 Saber fighters on Nov 19, 1971
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211pak troops withdrew from the Barni post area as they were not able to do any harm. The 4 Sikh regiments advanced and secured all areas West of Chaugacha on the main road leading to Jessore which was held by Pakistan's 38 FF.- on 20 Nov.
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On 21 Nov- the famous Battle of Garibpur was fought- 11 enemy tanks were destroyed
On 22, 1971 on the information of Pak's withdrawal from all BOPs, troops advanced and secured all areas including Chaugacha.
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On 22, 1971 on the information of Pak's withdrawal from all BOPs, troops advanced and secured all areas including Chaugacha.
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Sam Manekshaw contributed immensely to the success of the war, his vision, and bravery was unparalleled.
When asked why he was not ready for the war, he told Indira Gandhi that his job was to fight and win.
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When asked why he was not ready for the war, he told Indira Gandhi that his job was to fight and win.
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The Field Marshal kept up his word and when the war broke out in December 1971, he delivered India one of its fastest and more remarkable victories.
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He is also fondly remembered for telling then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi bluntly that the Indian Army was not ready for the war in April 1971, but they would still fight and emerge victorious.
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