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Sam Manekshaw
Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, MC (3 April 1914 – 27 June 2008), widely known as Sam Manekshaw and Sam Bahadur ("Sam the Brave"), was a highly decorated Indian military leader. He served as the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the decisive 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, leading to the creation of Bangladesh. He was the first and only Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.
Early Life and Military Career:
Born on April 3, 1914, in Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Joined the inaugural intake of the Indian Military Academy in 1932.
Commissioned into the 4th Battalion, 12th Frontier Force Regiment.
Awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in World War II.
Played a key role in the 1947 Kashmir War and the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
Chief of the Army Staff and the 1971 War:
Appointed Chief of the Army Staff in 1969.
Oversaw the modernization and restructuring of the Indian Army.
Devised the Eastern Theatre offensive strategy in the 1971 war, leading to the liberation of Bangladesh.
Famous for his unconventional and bold leadership, earning him the moniker "Sam Bahadur".
Retired from the army in 1973.
Remained a respected figure in India, known for his wit, candor, and strong opinions.
Awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1968 and the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1998.
Died on June 27, 2008, at the age of 94.