Sam Manekshaw And The 1971 War: A Flashback

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[@lbmallya]

At 14:16 you mention Lt.Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora but I believe you have pinned Lt. Gen Shabeg Singh's photo...Please do a video on him as well. also Lt. Gen JFR Jacob and Lt. Gen Sagat Singh. especially his 1967 skirmish with the chinese at Chola and Nathula. thank you Shree Nitin

[@arvindrajashekar1773]

A small correction: Gen. Cariappa was made Field Marshal in 1986 he was alive and attended the investiture ceremony in Delhi, he died in 1993 aged 93.

[@ayeshakabir1303]

So well researched!

[@ramamohanareddy5057]

Big Salute to Field Marshal Sam Manek Shaw . Jai Hind.

[@kiranus8286]

Very much informative and enjoyable way of explanation.. Nice one sir

[@thangzalunkhuptong7490]

Very enlightening again.. Especially on General Sam Manekshaw

[@pankajmeel727]

One point should be added .. After the heated argument between mrs.gandhi and field marshal manekshaw , he told PM after meeting that when he should send his resignation as general.. RESPECT!!!

[@RahulSharma_JaiMataDi]

Very well put together Nitin excellent 👌🙏

[@adityanehra182]

14:22 Sir you forgot Lt.Gen JFR Jacob.

[@jungleowl]

Thank you for this episode remembering this great man, but you did a great disservice by not mentioning how he was abandoned in his last days by the same govt who he gave victory. I believe, there was no PM or President or any high ranking government official present to honor him in death and bid him farewell.

[@kunalgarg5218]

Sam maneckshaws contribution was indeed commendable in 1971 war but it is genral Jacob who must be given the most of credit for 1971 war victory

[@ramsaravana]

It's Saturday again!! Nitin sir just brings his knowledge and style with something just eye opening and fascinating...Thanks a lot sir.

[@hawkeyes5703]

Respect 🙏

[@vatsalgokani7371]

Thanks a lot sir for bringing F.M Sam Bahadur closer to ourselves 😁

[@subramaniams6091]

Indian Government, the political masters and the serving serving Chiefs have failed to live upto their expectations as they failed to pay their respects to the late Field Marshall S F H J Manekshaw, when he breathed his last in Wellington. It was only the late President A P J Abdul Kalam, who was instrumental in releasing the arrears pay for over 30-years amounting to Rs 1.3 Crores. The then Congress Government owes answers to the Nation for their failure to pay respect and timely release of his dues. He always fought for the welfare of the Jawans.

[@AliHossain-kn6kf]

If blood is the price of independence then Bangladesh has paid the highest price in history ''The London Times on 16th December 1971. Long -live Bangladesh India friendship!

[@AlokKumar-ie3vy]

Please do not forget Gen JFR Jacob when talk about his subordinates.It was he who went against the orders of Manekshaw to capture Dhaka.

[@sayeeshpillai5842]

You should make a video on Lt.General Sagat Singh and the western front in the 1971 war

[@MiNi-nn9su]

Nitin bhai, you are a true son of India. 👊🏼 Much Respect brother. ✊🏼 Jai Hind! 😎

[@ramamurtipaluri2420]

Nitin ji I watch your videos and without exception they are factual, brilliant without any party orientations. A small query from a layman - the usage "he rose from the ranks" is used to convey becoming an officer from the enlisted men. The other aspect is I felt that you could have cut 2 to 3 min on creation of Bangladesh and instead spoke on Sam Bahadur's affinity to Gorkha troops and how he came to be known as Sam Bahadur. Lastly, a few words about his sense of humour. I recollect that he was seriously injured in WW 2 from a Japanese machine gun fire with his guts spilling out and as you said "about to die". When he was taken to military hospital the British doctor asked him what happened. He said "oh nothing a donkey has just kicked me".

[@ranjitsuryawanshi7047]

How the contribution and reference of real Hero Lt. General JFR Jacob is ignored by YOU NITINJEE?

[@rameshkhanna9144]

Happy birthday General Menekshaw

[@pravaal76]

It's always a pleasure listening to Nitin.

[@renjanpai4256]

True patriot and mature presentation

[@parthrana423]

BSF is always forgotten and same here. 1) BSF started its activities since march 1971 . did first contact with awami league by themselves on R&AW intelligence, 2) BSF trained mukti bahini, conducted raids in their territory to setup radio, damaged bridges and other communication links and provided safety to families of freedom fighters of bangladesh against an attack of Pak Army battalion, 3) BSF provided shelter,food and clothing to refugees.BSF first raised bangladesh flag on land of east Pak, 4) BSF officers/men got MVC,VC and Sena Medals. Even Pakistan Army officer Brigadier Bakir Siddiqui also mentioned about BSF when asked by journalist about BSF. "Don't give me that FIB . They are as good soldiers as we are" . One can read more in BSF magazine on its website. Media should do some research and atleast help people recognise their contribution too.

[@vinodkumarfalnikar8317]

Nitin , you should have covered how d govt stopped his allowances and what inspired in his mtg with H.H. shri Abdul Kalam, and how he was given his pay n allowances by president of India. Very sad story.

[@vishwas1505]

Nitin Sir, what about Gen Jacob a mention here is a must.

[@sharadkulkarni6184]

Interesting. I bought and red the biography of Manhar Parrikar. Well written book. My compliments.

[@parthrana423]

#NitinGokhale Sir, make one video on BSF contribution in 1971,1999 wars and their exploits in CI ops in valley

[@sanjeevathreya]

Great piece on the legendary Field Marshal and pride of India. Very inspiring!

[@maheshs4527]

Please do an episode on JFR Jacob.. is it true that he played more vital role than Sam Manekshaw in capturing Dhaka?

[@towhichwayout]

According to Pakistan, yes

[@OK-vf9cy]

great field marshal sam manekshaw. Source of inspiration for generations.

[@govindannair4709]

Sam will always be an example to others and India should be proud it produced such a General. But the way the Govt of handled his funeral arrangements was a disgrace and i would blame then Defence Minister Anthony and then defence chiefs for not being present.

[@abhilashjha747]

sir pls come up with smthng on ajit doval

[@blaster1093]

The legendary Sam Bahadur..!! Loved & respected by one & all

[@abhishek_abhishek6]

Sir, with all due respect u have used Maj Gen Shahbeg singh's picture instead of Let Gen Jagjit singh Arora's

[@nks9208]

Yes absolutely right

[@boseaniirban]

I too observed the same.

[@StratNewsGlobal]

Thank you sir for bringing this to our notice, we will make sure such an error is not repeated in the future.

[@anuragsinghal1200]

Nitin Ji- Would you please share your thoughts on the following; Do you think the USA will actually place sanctions on India once S-400 is delivered or more likely find a way to not do that and provide an exception? And if they do sanction (hypothetically, but is a real possibility), what are the ramifications?

[@nakshatraroy7442]

During late 60's & early 70's, early in Indira Gandhi administration, there was some fear among Delhi politicians that some Generals may attempt a coup. It is reported that Mrs. Indira Gandhi even directly asked Manekshaw about it. There was a strong rumor that he was awarded Field Marshal so that he could be sidelined from active control. Apparently, when commander, he sometimes refused to follow orders from civilian higher-ups.

[@vimalkhiara2660]

What was his participation in 1965 war

[@nks9208]

U have used pic of shahbeg singh in place of jagjit singh arora

[@StratNewsGlobal]

Thank you sir for bringing this to our notice, we will make sure such an error is not repeated in the future.

[@rahulchoudhary3153]

👍👍👍 first one

[@navneetbhatnagar436]

A very inspiring narrative. But I think you have overooked Manekshaw's contribution in accession of Kashmir ro India. He was part of the decisive meeting wherein Patel forcefully quitened Nehru and told Manekshaw that Indian Army has got orders to move into Kashmir . He was also part of the team that went to Kashmir for getting signatures of Maharaja hari Singh on Instrument of Accession. Much like the 1971 victory, Manekshaw's contribution in 1947 to merger of Kashmir riyasat with India can never be forgotten . That in itself would require a compete episode !!

[@ranjitsuryawanshi7047]

He was not part of to get letter of Accession from Maharaja Harsingh . Read Integration of India by VP Menon.

[@navneetbhatnagar436]

@@ranjitsuryawanshi7047 This is an excerpt from wikipedia of the late Field Marshal. "" At the end of 1947, Manekshaw was posted as the commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, 5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) (3/5 GR (FF)). Before he moved on to his new appointment on 22 October, Pakistani forces infiltrated Kashmir, capturing Domel and Muzaffarabad. The following day, the ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh, appealed for help from India. On 25 October, Manekshaw accompanied V. P. Menon, the secretary of the States Department, to Srinagar. While Menon was with the Maharaja, Manekshaw carried out an aerial survey of the situation in Kashmir. According to Manekshaw, the Maharaja signed the Instrument of Accession on the same day, and they flew back to Delhi. Lord Mountbatten and the Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, were briefed, during which Manekshaw suggested immediate deployments of troops to prevent Kashmir from being captured. "" Hope this clarifies .

[@ushabhende4040]

Nitin we know all that and much more. You did a disservice to Manekshaw by not dwelling on the way he was treated after retirement and that his retirement financial benefits were withheld almost to his last moment. No one attended his funeral. You should have spoken about the way he handled the Pakistani POWs. I am willing to be mollified if you make a video to discuss these issues. Manekshaw himself has spoken on some of them. What have you to say. I am waiting.

[@pankajkumar-lj6zs]

During 1971 Russian army was on our china border . Is it true??

[@AM-SD]

Soviet Union threatened to bomb Lop Nor China's nuclear site if they intervened.

[@vanshbatra4043]

@@AM-SD why Pakistan lost in western front

[@ikarnkiran]

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[@sourabhtomar9705]

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