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Have you met Sam Manekshaw
by Baldev Raj Kohli on Jun 27, 2008 12:17 PM

Yes I met him when he was General Sam Manekshaw just before the 1971 war broke out.He addressed officers in all formations in the field before the war. I still remember his words.I am an old man now so I will quote as far as I remember. Any gramatical mistake is attributable to me NOT him. Quote " There will be many temptations during the war and you have to ward against them. The enemy when he becomes prisoner of war should be treated with dignity as a soldier." And as the world knows that Pakistani soldiars and men were treated well during his time. There were many more witty remarks which he passed.He was the best communicator with the soldiars under his command. May his soul rest in peace.

Lt Col (Retd.) B R Kohli

Corps of Engineers ,Bombay Sappers



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