In 1961, he was charged with sedition by Nehru Govt.
A court of inquiry held by military found him innocent & was promoted as Army Commander in 1964.
Perhaps no military general in the history of independent Bharat has ever captured the national imagination in the way
A court of inquiry held by military found him innocent & was promoted as Army Commander in 1964.
Perhaps no military general in the history of independent Bharat has ever captured the national imagination in the way
#FieldMarshalSamManekshaw did.
One of the chief architects of Bharats's 1971 victory against Pakistan, Manekshaw was born on this day in 1914 at Amritsar for Dr. Hormusji Maneckshaw & Heerabai.
In July 1932, he joined the Indian Military Academy as part of its first batch.
One of the chief architects of Bharats's 1971 victory against Pakistan, Manekshaw was born on this day in 1914 at Amritsar for Dr. Hormusji Maneckshaw & Heerabai.
In July 1932, he joined the Indian Military Academy as part of its first batch.
It is believed that he did this as an act of rebellion against his father who refused to send the young boy to London to study medicine.
Like Gen Thimmayya, Sam Maneckshaw also had bitter instances with Nehru & Defence minister Krishna Menon.
On 25th Oct 1947, Sam Maneckshaw
Like Gen Thimmayya, Sam Maneckshaw also had bitter instances with Nehru & Defence minister Krishna Menon.
On 25th Oct 1947, Sam Maneckshaw
asked for troops at Srinagar Airport & Nehru declined, Sam approached Patel who had become close during Operation Polo & explained the need for troops, and Sardar made it available irking Nehru.
During a visit to Manekshaw's division, Menon asked him what he thought of Thimayya
During a visit to Manekshaw's division, Menon asked him what he thought of Thimayya
Manekshaw replied that it was not appropriate for him to think of his chief in that way, as he considered it improper to evaluate his superior & told Menon not to ask anybody again & stop acting as a fool.
This annoyed Menon a lot & nursed grudge against Sam. He was waiting
This annoyed Menon a lot & nursed grudge against Sam. He was waiting
for an opportunity & it came when Menon promoted a junior for a position ignoring the seniors, Gen Thimmayya resigned in protest & Nehru didn’t approve, there were no changes as requested by Gen.
Meanwhile Menon proceeded with Sedition charges against Sam for openly
Meanwhile Menon proceeded with Sedition charges against Sam for openly
disapproving Menons judgements.
It was widely believed that Manekshaw had come close to being dismissed from the service.
The court, presided over by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Western Command, Lt. Gen. Daulet Singh, known for his integrity,
It was widely believed that Manekshaw had come close to being dismissed from the service.
The court, presided over by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Western Command, Lt. Gen. Daulet Singh, known for his integrity,
exonerated Manekshaw. Before a formal 'no case to answer' could be announced, the Sino-Indian War broke out.
Manekshaw was not able to participate because of the court proceedings. The Indian Army suffered a debacle in the war, for which Kaul & Menon were held primarily
Manekshaw was not able to participate because of the court proceedings. The Indian Army suffered a debacle in the war, for which Kaul & Menon were held primarily
responsible, and both were sacked. In November 1962, Nehru asked Manekshaw to take over the command of IV Corps.
Manekshaw told Nehru that the court action against him was a conspiracy, and that his promotion had been due for almost 18 months; Nehru apologised. Shortly after
Manekshaw told Nehru that the court action against him was a conspiracy, and that his promotion had been due for almost 18 months; Nehru apologised. Shortly after
On 2 December 1962, Manekshaw was promoted to acting lieutenant general and appointed GOC of IV Corps at Tezpur.
Soon after taking charge, Manekshaw reached the conclusion that poor leadership had been a significant factor in IV Corps' failure in the war with China. He felt
Soon after taking charge, Manekshaw reached the conclusion that poor leadership had been a significant factor in IV Corps' failure in the war with China. He felt
that his foremost responsibility was to improve the morale of his demoralised soldiers, which he achieved by ordering them to operate more aggressively.
Nehru visited the headquarters with his daughter Indira, when they did some remarks which he disliked, Manekshaw retorted
Nehru visited the headquarters with his daughter Indira, when they did some remarks which he disliked, Manekshaw retorted
that he should be allowed to command his troops the way he wished, or he should be sent to a staff appointment.
Manekshaw was appointed as the eighth chief of the army staff on 8 June 1969. During his tenure, he developed the Indian Army into an efficient instrument of war and
Manekshaw was appointed as the eighth chief of the army staff on 8 June 1969. During his tenure, he developed the Indian Army into an efficient instrument of war and
was instrumental in stopping a plan to reserve positions in the army for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
During a cabinet meeting towards the end of April, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asked Manekshaw if he was prepared to go to war with Pak Maneckshaw replied in
During a cabinet meeting towards the end of April, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asked Manekshaw if he was prepared to go to war with Pak Maneckshaw replied in
negative & gave reasons for the same.
After the meet, Sam offered to resign, Indira declined, instead sought his advice. He said he could guarantee victory if she would allow him to handle the conflict on his own terms, and set a date for it; Gandhi agreed and rest is history.
After the meet, Sam offered to resign, Indira declined, instead sought his advice. He said he could guarantee victory if she would allow him to handle the conflict on his own terms, and set a date for it; Gandhi agreed and rest is history.
Although Manekshaw was conferred the rank of field marshal in 1973, he was not given the complete allowances to which he was entitled.
It was not until 2007 that President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam met Manekshaw in Wellington, and presented him with a cheque for ₹1.3 crore.
It was not until 2007 that President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam met Manekshaw in Wellington, and presented him with a cheque for ₹1.3 crore.
Manekshaw died of complications from pneumonia at the Military Hospital in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, at 12:30 a.m. on 27 June 2008 at the age of 94.
Reportedly, his last words were "I'm okay!".
#ForgottenHeroes
#VANDEMATARAM
Reportedly, his last words were "I'm okay!".
#ForgottenHeroes
#VANDEMATARAM
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Here's the link for untold story of
General Thimmayya.
Please do read.
General Thimmayya.
Please do read.
https://twitter.com/sheshapatangi1/status/1509048422048755714?s=20&t=vUDsjvQgTIzj4nXlNlBzyQ
I have missed 1 paragraph while copying from Word.
Please apologize.
Thank you.
Operation Polo is after Operation Kashmir & Sardar became close to Sam while looking after Refugee rehabilitation.
Please apologize.
Thank you.
Operation Polo is after Operation Kashmir & Sardar became close to Sam while looking after Refugee rehabilitation.
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