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THE TANGAIL ‘TRUMP CARD’ Indian Army’s Airborne Assault Of 1971

THE TANGAIL ‘TRUMP CARD’ Indian Army’s Airborne Assault Of 1971

As the Indian Army moved deeper into East Pakistan (EP), it was decided to speed up the operations exponentially and
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THE BOYRA AIR BATTLE : Drawing First Blood

THE BOYRA AIR BATTLE : Drawing First Blood

Even before the start of the December 1971 War, air space violations had started taking place along the borders with
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BRIDGEHEAD OVER THE BASANTAR

BRIDGEHEAD OVER THE BASANTAR

In one of the last battles of the 1971 War, a bridgehead was established over the Basantar Nala by the
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THE STRATEGIC LANDSCAPE IN 1971: A War Well-thought & Well-fought

THE STRATEGIC LANDSCAPE IN 1971: A War Well-thought & Well-fought

There were many facets and factors which came into play, when the Indian State faced the East Pakistani turmoil situation
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LESSONS TO LEARN FROM 1971

LESSONS TO LEARN FROM 1971

The trigger to Bangladesh’s uprising in March 1971 and genocide by the Pakistan Army thereafter was the willful denial of
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GOING DOWN WITH INS KHUKRI: Captain MN Mulla in 1971

GOING DOWN WITH INS KHUKRI: Captain MN Mulla in 1971

This evocative piece is a letter written by Commander FA Rodrigues, IN (Retd) in response to an article Ms Ameeta
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THE 1971 AIR WAR – A Naval Aviator Reminisces

THE 1971 AIR WAR – A Naval Aviator Reminisces

This article gives an insight into fighter pilots heroism and risk taking, as they fly into enemy airspace and execute
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“EYE OF THE  TOWER” – INS HANSA

“EYE OF THE TOWER” – INS HANSA

INS Hansa, the Indian Navy’s premier air station, located in verdant Goa not only has shore-based aircraft but is also
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MARITIME JOINTNESS & THE ENVISAGED MARITIME COMMAND

MARITIME JOINTNESS & THE ENVISAGED MARITIME COMMAND

Tumultuous structural changes are taking place in the security sphere, gradually with due deliberation. A Peninsula or Integrated Maritime Command
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REFLECTIONS ON A MILITARY CAREER

REFLECTIONS ON A MILITARY CAREER

Medals and Ribbons is perhaps an interesting magazine for both parents and students to read whether a career in the
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