In December of 1971, a war broke out on both India’s eastern and western fronts and within a mere 13 days gave Indian armed forces its greatest victory and Pakistan its worst defeat. In this Manthan was born a new nation : Bangladesh, which is celebrating its 50th independence this year. And we are celebrating golden jubilee of our victory. To commemorate this occasion, we bring you : the heroic stories, in English and Marathi about this war & conflict : the bravery and glory of the Indian...

Episode 3In December of 1971, a war broke out on both India’s eastern and western fronts and within a mere 13 days gave Indian armed forces its greatest victory and Pakistan its worst defeat . In this manthan was born a new nation : Bangladesh, which is celebrating its 50th independent year this year . And we are celebrating golden jubilee of our victory. To commemorate this occasion, We bring to you : the heroic stories, in English and Marathi of this war and conflict : the braver...

In December of 1971, a war broke out on both India’s eastern and western fronts and within a mere 13 days gave Indian armed forces its greatest victory and Pakistan its worst defeat . In this manthan was born a new nation : Bangladesh, which is celebrating its 50th independent year this year . And we are celebrating golden jubilee of our victory. To commemorate this occasion, We bring to you : the heroic stories, in English and Marathi of this war and conflict : the bravery and glory of th...

Every Indian knows this song and knows about the Bollywood movie ‘Border’. But that the movie was based on the Battle of Longewala would be unknown to most. The battle of Longewala was fought in the western sector of India between Indian and Pakistani forces from the 04th to the 06th of December 1971 and was one of immense critical importance. If the Pakistan Army had captured Longewala they could turn the entire defenses of the India’ 12 Infantry Division located in North East Rajasthan. ...