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Sam Manekshaw was born on 3 April 1914 in Amritsar to Hormizd [b] (1871–1964), a doctor, and Hilla, née Mehta (1885–1970). Both of his parents were Parsis who had moved to Amritsar from the city of Valsad in coastal Gujarat.
Aug 19, 2024 · Sam Manekshaw, also known as Sam Bahadur (Sam the Brave), was the first Indian military officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. Manekshaw joined the Indian Army in 1934 and served in several notable conflicts including World War II, the 1947 India-Pakistan War, and the 1965 India-Pakistan War. He served as chief of the Army Staff from 1969 to 1973 and was key to India’s victory ...
Jun 27, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sam Manekshaw, the general who told Indira Gandhi that the Indian Army wasn't ready for war in 1971. Read anecdotes and myths about his military career, his role in the Bangladesh Liberation War, and his controversies with the political establishment.
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Jan 29, 2024 · Just before the 1971 war, Sam Manekshaw, who had become the chief of the Indian Army by then, and Yahya Khan, then the President of Pakistan, found themselves at the forefront of a brewing storm.
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Dec 12, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Sam Manekshaw, the Parsi soldier who led India to victory in the 1971 war with Pakistan and became the first Indian to be made field marshal. Explore his family, friends, quirks, hobbies and achievements through their stories and anecdotes.
Dec 12, 2021 · The article recounts how the Indian Army chief Sam Manekshaw defied the cabinet and prepared for the 1971 war with Pakistan. It describes his military strategies, his relations with politicians and other service chiefs, and his vision of a clean victory.
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Dec 20, 2021 · He removed much of Sam’s intestines and stitched him up. Flamboyant and colourful, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw or ‘Sam Bahadur’ (Sam the Brave)—as he would be known after 1942, was a personality unmatched and one couldn’t help but be impressed by his gallantry. In a career spanning over 40 years, Manekshaw saw five wars.
