EPISODE · Jun 22, 2022 · 12H 44M
Ks Nair presents December in Dacca: The Indian Armed Forces and the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/589466 to listen full audiobooks. Title: December in Dacca: The Indian Armed Forces and the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War Author: Ks Nair Narrator: P. Mathai Abraham Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 44 minutes Release date: June 22, 2022 Genres: Essays & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: The 1971 war between India and Pakistan, to help liberate the beleaguered people of Bangladesh, is considered one of the last 'just wars' of the twentieth century. Good triumphed decisively, unequivocally and indisputably. Yet, given the scale of atrocity that was halted in its tracks, it is shocking that the compelling circumstances as well as numerous poignant and heart-warming stories of the war have failed to become iconic representations of military intervention and success in the folklore and popular culture of India, Bangladesh and beyond. December in Dacca seeks to right this wrong. From the dramatic dogfight over Boyra to the cornering of Pakistani naval vessels at Karachi to the Indian helicopter-riding infantry and paratroopers forcing the enemy to retreat, the book retells the many thrilling anecdotes, setting them within their diplomatic, strategic and tactical contexts. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of some of these heroes once the dust had settled. Most importantly, it offers thoughts on why the events of 1971 are not better known, and how a better understanding of those could help India reaffirm her sense of self.
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