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The Indian army lacks a cariappa, thimmayya and manekshaw today. Raise the standard of all the sainik schools and college to sandhurst level. The cariappas will come again
Sam Manekshaw was a great personality. and was made Field Marshall. .When Indira Gandhi told him to attach Bangal Desh in June , Manekshaw told Sweeti my Army is disbursed,there is complete flooding in East Bengal and I can assure you of our loss. Indira Gandhi agreed and the Indian Army Attacked in December.Other great General was Cariappa ,Arjun singh
I was 5 years when China invaded in 1962 and 14 years at the time of 1971 Indo-Pak war. During China war daily my father used to tell us about Chinese advances in NEFA and loss and valiant act of our officers and jawans. Maj Shaitan Singh became our hero overnight . But the deceit and loss in 1962 left a painful and indelible mark on my young mind. Come 1971 the face of Gen Manekshaw was confident and redeeming . I saw photographs he shaking hands with jawans immediately before break out of war on western front. I was sure Indian Army under his command and Air Force and Navy would give a crushing defeat to Pakistan on both eastern and western fronts. That really happened and Bangladesh was liberated. Hats off to Gen Manekshaw and his men. Men like him are rare breed. He lived and passed off graciously. Long live Gen Manekshaw.
I agree 100% with Mr Dharmjit Singh..Only the close family members of the soldiers know what sacrifices our Indian Armed Forces Men make. Its sad that drawing room Patriots do not know the reality of ground zero.
In my opinion,Army training should be made compulsory so that people realize the true value of Courage and Valour needed to defend the Honour of our great Nation..I salute all the bravehearts and undoubtedly Field Marshal Manakshaw is a shining star..
A true soldier who genuinely cares for the organisation and the men under him. One of his famous quote is what he told Indira Gandhi about the war,” Sweety, we are not ready(or words to that effect)”
The events and things that have been recited here shows , Sam was human first and last. A victory of 1971 war made Sam larger than life which no body should desire. He got the chance to defeat a weak front of Pakistan with the support of people of BANGLADESH, went , really just not in his head but every Indian and made him to believe what he is being interpreted , a hero. India and not Pakistan being lucky to have him after 1947 partion as he boasts is as good as saying Sam was not German Chancellor Adolf Hitler , otherwise Churchill, Truman and above all Joseph Stalin would have bitten the dust. That no one would believe except Hi Hitler only. That’s the reason Sam was ORDINARY .
Mr Saha, let your facts get straight, the Bangala Deshi’s were not in state to support that time. As part of preparation for war he had detailed officers to raise and train mukti vahini in Apr it self. Officers who had been instructor in Indian military academy and were bold were chosen for this task. My elder brother was one of them. Pakistan is doing the same thing with us in Kashmir. Only a real hero can take bold decisions and act on these. A Chief of Army Staff has to show his heroism by taking strong decision and acting on these without unduely risking his men. That’s why he could tell Indira Gandhi, he needs six months. I don’t know who you are but I am certain you are one of those who envy and dislike Indian Army….. what do you know about heroism…. Mr Saha. I have served in Kashmir for 10 yrs out of my 38 yrs I spent in Army, have faced bullets and seen bravery of young men…. this is what we expect from a Chief rest on ground we deal on our own… as long as he doesn’t sell our interests to the govt and fights for it he is a hero and in return we give him victory for which he is equally responsible… Credit is all his for his planning, preparation and getting it executed… So don’t dare take his credit
What Manekshaw said about the chance of not joining Pakistan Army is just about the purely professional attitude of the army personnel. A professional military is very contemptuous of politics. When politics, I mean it includes even Independence struggle as well. That is why the lay public or even the political leadership fails to understand the above statement of the Field Marshall.
A legend. He was a real hero. Salutations to him and to all those bravehearts who are ready to make any sacrifice to protect the nation.
Jai Hind
Had the opportunity to receive a prize from HIM during my college days on 1972..It is one of the most cherished moments of my life..Being an Army kid will always have great respect and admiration for the legend.. He is my real life HERO..
..1973-74, after his retirement, Field Marshal General Manekshaw was on a visit of our State Bank of India, Mandvi branch, Vadodara. Shaking hand with a strong Braveheart is still a fond memory as i was one of the fews, been selected for conversations with him !! Long live in the memory of true Indians, You jovial, génial & confident soldier !!!!
Fondly remembers him delivering a speech in Indian Military Academy. This was the first instance where i started reading about him after listening his speech delivered to cadets one year senior to mine. A great General and I must say a soldier’s General he was. I pay tribute to the Great military leader on him death anniversary. Jai Hind
Army men have through history have been handed over a second hand in life . When they retire no one cares for them or their families .All the soldiers that die everyday on the battle lines their life goes in vain , the public never understands their sacrifice.Some nare baaji for few moments and then no one turns up . This is still the most noble of profession ,understand INDIA to take a bullet on your chest needs guts,Courage, knowing well you will leave behind loved ones for whom no one will care .Saare jahan se acche mere desh ke sainik .
Nagraj. Ever the venom spitting cobra. Stop being the Nehru Gandhi dynasty toilet roll. They’re? dead and gone. Sam Bahadur was a legend And so is Narendra Modi. The rest have been flushed down the commode of history. Along with the toilet rolls.
It looks you are probably doing for Modi what you claim I am being toilet roll. I have given my time and hard earned money to Janata Party and voted so that Ms Gandhi shown her place. I have voted more time to Atalji and even participated in protests with Jaitley as students union office bearer in Delhi University. I have nothing against personally against him, I only disagree with his policies and his rough talks. Also I don’t hero worship or treat someone as god like you and that’s why your language also is like that of Modij
Don’t know what would have been if Manekshaw was alive, PM would have been shown his place. Atleast, Ms Gandhi was gracious to accept his advice timig of attack on enemy territory. Also he dislikes staff working overtime as he considered those who cannot complete job in office hours are inefficient. He used check before leaving office and give such staff a dressing down.
Sir can you please put some light on general Shabeg Singh, who gave the name mukti vahini
Google him out, you will find him a great soldier of Indian army. Indira got him dismissed from service on filmsy grounds, just few hours before his retirement. However later all of his honours were restored by the courts. But it was too late. Indira’s dishonouring him caused this nation a great loss, operation Blue Star, Indira’s unfortunate killing and shamelessly sikh Massacre at Delhi and other places.
Manekshaw sir was a great soldier and a great warrior who led the army from the front. He did have some differences with political bodies but never compromised when it came to national security and welfare of soldiers.
Manekshaw sir will remain in our hearts forever.
If a father is matric and his child is a graduate. Then you need a brain of substance to adjudicate who is more educated. Leave speaking about, what manekshaw is for India and Indian Army.
The Indian army lacks a cariappa, thimmayya and manekshaw today. Raise the standard of all the sainik schools and college to sandhurst level. The cariappas will come again
not afraid of the road, only afraid of short.
Sam Manekshaw was a great personality. and was made Field Marshall. .When Indira Gandhi told him to attach Bangal Desh in June , Manekshaw told Sweeti my Army is disbursed,there is complete flooding in East Bengal and I can assure you of our loss. Indira Gandhi agreed and the Indian Army Attacked in December.Other great General was Cariappa ,Arjun singh
I was 5 years when China invaded in 1962 and 14 years at the time of 1971 Indo-Pak war. During China war daily my father used to tell us about Chinese advances in NEFA and loss and valiant act of our officers and jawans. Maj Shaitan Singh became our hero overnight . But the deceit and loss in 1962 left a painful and indelible mark on my young mind. Come 1971 the face of Gen Manekshaw was confident and redeeming . I saw photographs he shaking hands with jawans immediately before break out of war on western front. I was sure Indian Army under his command and Air Force and Navy would give a crushing defeat to Pakistan on both eastern and western fronts. That really happened and Bangladesh was liberated. Hats off to Gen Manekshaw and his men. Men like him are rare breed. He lived and passed off graciously. Long live Gen Manekshaw.
Salutations to you Sam and to all the unsung HEROES of OUR Indian Army.
I agree 100% with Mr Dharmjit Singh..Only the close family members of the soldiers know what sacrifices our Indian Armed Forces Men make. Its sad that drawing room Patriots do not know the reality of ground zero.
In my opinion,Army training should be made compulsory so that people realize the true value of Courage and Valour needed to defend the Honour of our great Nation..I salute all the bravehearts and undoubtedly Field Marshal Manakshaw is a shining star..
Now where have such Dare Devil Generals gone. A lot to learn for the New generation as well as present lot in Intrest of the Force. Jai Hind.
A true soldier who genuinely cares for the organisation and the men under him. One of his famous quote is what he told Indira Gandhi about the war,” Sweety, we are not ready(or words to that effect)”
Real hero of Indian Army.Always remain in heart in every indian citizens
The events and things that have been recited here shows , Sam was human first and last. A victory of 1971 war made Sam larger than life which no body should desire. He got the chance to defeat a weak front of Pakistan with the support of people of BANGLADESH, went , really just not in his head but every Indian and made him to believe what he is being interpreted , a hero. India and not Pakistan being lucky to have him after 1947 partion as he boasts is as good as saying Sam was not German Chancellor Adolf Hitler , otherwise Churchill, Truman and above all Joseph Stalin would have bitten the dust. That no one would believe except Hi Hitler only. That’s the reason Sam was ORDINARY .
Mr Saha, let your facts get straight, the Bangala Deshi’s were not in state to support that time. As part of preparation for war he had detailed officers to raise and train mukti vahini in Apr it self. Officers who had been instructor in Indian military academy and were bold were chosen for this task. My elder brother was one of them. Pakistan is doing the same thing with us in Kashmir. Only a real hero can take bold decisions and act on these. A Chief of Army Staff has to show his heroism by taking strong decision and acting on these without unduely risking his men. That’s why he could tell Indira Gandhi, he needs six months. I don’t know who you are but I am certain you are one of those who envy and dislike Indian Army….. what do you know about heroism…. Mr Saha. I have served in Kashmir for 10 yrs out of my 38 yrs I spent in Army, have faced bullets and seen bravery of young men…. this is what we expect from a Chief rest on ground we deal on our own… as long as he doesn’t sell our interests to the govt and fights for it he is a hero and in return we give him victory for which he is equally responsible… Credit is all his for his planning, preparation and getting it executed… So don’t dare take his credit
What Manekshaw said about the chance of not joining Pakistan Army is just about the purely professional attitude of the army personnel. A professional military is very contemptuous of politics. When politics, I mean it includes even Independence struggle as well. That is why the lay public or even the political leadership fails to understand the above statement of the Field Marshall.
A legend. He was a real hero. Salutations to him and to all those bravehearts who are ready to make any sacrifice to protect the nation.
Jai Hind
Had the opportunity to receive a prize from HIM during my college days on 1972..It is one of the most cherished moments of my life..Being an Army kid will always have great respect and admiration for the legend.. He is my real life HERO..
..1973-74, after his retirement, Field Marshal General Manekshaw was on a visit of our State Bank of India, Mandvi branch, Vadodara. Shaking hand with a strong Braveheart is still a fond memory as i was one of the fews, been selected for conversations with him !! Long live in the memory of true Indians, You jovial, génial & confident soldier !!!!
Fondly remembers him delivering a speech in Indian Military Academy. This was the first instance where i started reading about him after listening his speech delivered to cadets one year senior to mine. A great General and I must say a soldier’s General he was. I pay tribute to the Great military leader on him death anniversary. Jai Hind
Army men have through history have been handed over a second hand in life . When they retire no one cares for them or their families .All the soldiers that die everyday on the battle lines their life goes in vain , the public never understands their sacrifice.Some nare baaji for few moments and then no one turns up . This is still the most noble of profession ,understand INDIA to take a bullet on your chest needs guts,Courage, knowing well you will leave behind loved ones for whom no one will care .Saare jahan se acche mere desh ke sainik .
Nagraj. Ever the venom spitting cobra. Stop being the Nehru Gandhi dynasty toilet roll. They’re? dead and gone. Sam Bahadur was a legend And so is Narendra Modi. The rest have been flushed down the commode of history. Along with the toilet rolls.
It looks you are probably doing for Modi what you claim I am being toilet roll. I have given my time and hard earned money to Janata Party and voted so that Ms Gandhi shown her place. I have voted more time to Atalji and even participated in protests with Jaitley as students union office bearer in Delhi University. I have nothing against personally against him, I only disagree with his policies and his rough talks. Also I don’t hero worship or treat someone as god like you and that’s why your language also is like that of Modij
Don’t know what would have been if Manekshaw was alive, PM would have been shown his place. Atleast, Ms Gandhi was gracious to accept his advice timig of attack on enemy territory. Also he dislikes staff working overtime as he considered those who cannot complete job in office hours are inefficient. He used check before leaving office and give such staff a dressing down.
Sir can you please put some light on general Shabeg Singh, who gave the name mukti vahini
Google him out, you will find him a great soldier of Indian army. Indira got him dismissed from service on filmsy grounds, just few hours before his retirement. However later all of his honours were restored by the courts. But it was too late. Indira’s dishonouring him caused this nation a great loss, operation Blue Star, Indira’s unfortunate killing and shamelessly sikh Massacre at Delhi and other places.
Manekshaw sir was a great soldier and a great warrior who led the army from the front. He did have some differences with political bodies but never compromised when it came to national security and welfare of soldiers.
Manekshaw sir will remain in our hearts forever.
If a father is matric and his child is a graduate. Then you need a brain of substance to adjudicate who is more educated. Leave speaking about, what manekshaw is for India and Indian Army.