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11. 11. Field

Marshal Sam
Marshal Sam
Manekshaw
Manekshaw

Be Ready!
COURAGE
Field Marshal Manekshaw’s exemplary leadership, honesty, and commitment to
UNIT-6 THEME : PIONEERS OF
preparedness were instrumental in India’s victory in the 1971 war. His ability

to assess the situation realistically, make tough decisions, and prioritize the
well-being of his troops. The nation exemplifies the qualities of the great leader.

Read and Understand
New Delhi. 03 April. Today Sam

Bahadur would have turned 109. A
soldier the nations loves to love and
the enemy loves to hate but both
respect and salute Field Marshal

Shamsherji Hormusji Framji Jamshedji
Manekshaw, MC the Indian military
leader who was the first Indian Army
officer to be promoted to the five-star
rank of field marshal. His distinguished
military career spanned four decades

and five wars, beginning with service
in the British Indian Army in World
War II. Manekshaw rose to become
the 8th Chief of Army Staff of the

Indian Army in 1969 and under his
command, Indian forces conducted
victorious campaigns against Pakistan
in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 that
led to the liberation of Bangladesh in
December 1971.

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