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In 1971, total strength of Indian troops around East Pak was about 400K + more thn100k Mukti Bahini
In East Pak, Army had 34K west Pakistani troops + 11K CAF & civilian police
If we include Pak naval & PAF detachments & all those in uniform & entitled to free rations..
In 1971, total strength of Indian troops around East Pak was about 400K + more thn100k Mukti Bahini
In East Pak, Army had 34K west Pakistani troops + 11K CAF & civilian police
If we include Pak naval & PAF detachments & all those in uniform & entitled to free rations..
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..e.g HQ, MLA, depots, training inst, workshops, factories, nurses&lady doctors,non-combatants like barbers, cooks, shoemakers & sweepers,even thn the total comes to 55K & not 93K as widely propagated, repeated, virtually unchallenged,in practically every form of publications.
..e.g HQ, MLA, depots, training inst, workshops, factories, nurses&lady doctors,non-combatants like barbers, cooks, shoemakers & sweepers,even thn the total comes to 55K & not 93K as widely propagated, repeated, virtually unchallenged,in practically every form of publications.
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Another point that remained unchallenged is the correct date of the Indian attack on East Pak.
India actually launched a full scale attack on East Pak with full force alongwith Mukti Bahini on the night of 20/21 Nov-1971 & not on 3 Dec-71, thus making it "a 4-week war"..
Another point that remained unchallenged is the correct date of the Indian attack on East Pak.
India actually launched a full scale attack on East Pak with full force alongwith Mukti Bahini on the night of 20/21 Nov-1971 & not on 3 Dec-71, thus making it "a 4-week war"..
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..btw India & Pak, & not like the 'German blitzkrieg' as claimed by some, of merely 13 days, to magnify the Indian military genius.
As per Indian field Marshal Manekshaw: "Pak Army fought very gallantly in East Pak..India had a superiority of 15:1.."
..btw India & Pak, & not like the 'German blitzkrieg' as claimed by some, of merely 13 days, to magnify the Indian military genius.
As per Indian field Marshal Manekshaw: "Pak Army fought very gallantly in East Pak..India had a superiority of 15:1.."
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Interestingly, every year, the Govt of Bangladesh observes the Armed forces day on 21-Nov.
At the function presided over by their PM in Dhakka, it is stressed that on this day (21-Nov) in 1971, a coordinated attack was launched against the Pak Army by all 3 wings of the..
Interestingly, every year, the Govt of Bangladesh observes the Armed forces day on 21-Nov.
At the function presided over by their PM in Dhakka, it is stressed that on this day (21-Nov) in 1971, a coordinated attack was launched against the Pak Army by all 3 wings of the..
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..Bangladesh armed forces.
Without taking the name of India, the PM of Bangladesh also conveys her appreciation to "friendly countries" for their assistance in the "Liberation War".
..Bangladesh armed forces.
Without taking the name of India, the PM of Bangladesh also conveys her appreciation to "friendly countries" for their assistance in the "Liberation War".
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