The author, Lt Gen Depinder Singh (Retd), was in a uniquely privileged position to write this account. He served as Manekshaw's Military Assistant (MA) from 1969 to 1973, a crucial period covering the general's tenure as Chief of Army Staff, which included the 1971 war. This close professional relationship gave him unparalleled access and insight into the Field Marshal's working style and personal character.
The book details his commitment to the welfare of his troops, illustrating that true leadership is about serving those under your command. It chronicles his early days in the British Indian Army, his bravery in World War II (where he was awarded the Military Cross for valor despite being critically wounded), and his rise to the top of the Indian Army hierarchy. The account of the 1971 war is presented not just as a military victory, but as a triumph of strategic patience and humane treatment of prisoners of war, reinforcing the theme of dignity. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Soldiering With Dignity Pdf
Indira Gandhi respected his candor and gave him the time he requested. The result of his meticulously planned, multi-pronged blitzkrieg in December 1971 was historic: The war concluded in just 13 days. The author, Lt Gen Depinder Singh (Retd), was
Inside stories from the corridors of power and battlefield tents. The book details his commitment to the welfare