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India-Pakistan War of 1971

India-Pakistan War of 1971

Vijay Diwas

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War's Spark

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Operation Searchlight

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India's Entry

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Road to Victory

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War Timeline

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Key Leaders

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Pakistan's Command

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Might and Losses

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Aftermath

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India-Pakistan War of 1971

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Vijay Diwas

Vijay Diwas

Celebrating India's triumph in the 1971 war and the birth of Bangladesh on Vijay Diwas

War's Spark

1971: Pakistan's crackdown ignites war, targeting Bengali civilians and sparking Indian involvement

Operation Searchlight

Genocide and violence against Bengalis and Hindus marked Operation Searchlight's brutality

India's Entry

India's strategic entry into the war on December 3, 1971, intensified the conflict dramatically

Road to Victory

Indian forces overpowered Pakistan, leading to surrender and Bangladesh's independence on Dec 16

War Timeline

From Dec 3 to 16, 1971, a brief but intense conflict reshaped South Asian geopolitics

Key Leaders

Generals and leaders like Manekshaw and Indira Gandhi were pivotal in India's war strategy

Pakistan's Command

Pakistan's military leadership, overwhelmed in strategy and execution, faced defeat

Might and Losses

India's overwhelming military might and strategic prowess led to significant Pakistani losses

Aftermath

After the war, Bangladesh achieved independence, which marked a significant turning point in the history of South Asia

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