Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw was the Chief of the Army Staff during the Liberation War in 1971. He was also the first Indian Army official to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. His illustrious career spanned nearly five decades and included five wars, including World War II.
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw was the Chief of the Army Staff during the Liberation War in 1971. He was also the first Indian Army official to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. His illustrious career spanned nearly five decades and included five wars, including World War II.