Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw: 8 interesting facts

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Manekshaw was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the five-star rank of Field Marshal.

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He served the Army for 40 years and participated in five wars including Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.

He would refer to Indira as “sweetie” or “sweetheart” because of their Parsi connection.

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"If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gorkha"

-Manekshaw

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when asked about scenario had he opted for Pakistan during partition, he replied, "then Pakistan would have won all wars."

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His service was extended by six months on special order of President in 1972.

Awards- Military Cross (1942) Padma Bhushan (1968) Padma Vibhushan (1972)

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He died of pneumonia at the military hospital in Wellington

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