14 Instances Which Proves Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Was The Most Badass Army General Ever

With a prominent military career of 40 years and five major wars Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, MC (3 April 1914 – 27 June 2008), popularly known as Sam Bahadur (“Sam the Brave”) was no doubt one of the most renowned military men from India.

Sam Bahadur became the 8th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army in 1969. Under his command only India won the 1971 war with Pakistan which also et to  liberation of Bangladesh. Manekshaw has been awarded with Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan for his service to the nation.

Sam was known for his witty and humorous nature, and here are 14 such instances which proves Sam Manekshaw was the most badass Army General ever:

1. This is what Sam Bahadur has to say about the Gurkha regiment of Indian Army

2. When General Sam Manekshaw was asked by Indira Gandhi in 1971, if Indian Army is ready for war

3. This is what General Sam Manekshaw has to say about Politicians

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4. When Manekshaw was sent to command retreating Indian forces during Indo-China War in 1962

5. When general was questioned by Indira Gandhi on rumours of a coup by the Army

6. After Manekshaw got hit by 7 bullets in the battlefield, doctor asked him what happened and the reply was

7. Manekshaw Inspiring words for an injured soldier during the 1971 war

8. Once he was asked what would have happened if he had opted for Pakistan during partition, and Manekshaw nailed it with his reply

9. Manekshaw once sent a [arcel of bangles to the commanding officer of a battalion in Mizoram who was avoiding conflict with a note

10. And after the battalion conducted successful operations, Manekshaw sent this message

11. This is what Sam Manekshaw said to Indira Gandhi after she got angry about the unavoidable defeat if India attacked East Pakistan at an unsuitable time

12. General Yahya Khan was staffed with Sam Manekshaw before independence and was President of Pakistan during 1971 war. Yahya Khan had purchased Manekshaw’s motorcycle for Rs 1000 but didn’t send the money.

13. Once an young Indian Army Officer who didn’t recognize Manekshaw asked him, “What do you do here?”

14. Reply to Indira Gandhi about his view on the Shimla Agreement

All the above quotes by Sam Manekshaw are enough to inspire anyone for their country.

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