June 27, 2008: Former Indian Army Chief Sam Manekshaw Dies | Firstpost Rewind

June 27, 2008: Former Indian Army Chief Sam Manekshaw Dies | Firstpost Rewind

On June 27, 2008, former Indian Chief of Army Staff Sam Manekshaw died. He played a crucial role in India’s victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan. He died of pneumonia in Wellington, Tamil Nadu.

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[Mightyindian]

Parsis are the gem for India
❤ They r blessing for India

[pegasus]

America has George Patton, Germany has Erwin Rommel, Britain has Mondgomory We have Manekhshaw

[aparnamajumdar]

Salute to this great son of Bharatmata

[siddhanthbhattacharyya]

Greatest soldier we had. Glad to see the movie introducing him to people who didn't know earlier

[pritammulaokar]

We will not forget the sacrifices of BRAVEHEARTS for motherland and you will be remembered Sir🙏

[TrevelyanLA]

My uncle served on the Vikrant in that war. Without India, there is no Bangladesh . May Gen. Manekshaw rest in peace 🙏

[shamimahmed]

From Bangladesh 🇧🇩 to India, Jai Hin ❤

[SatanDestroyer]

Om Shanti. RIP. May Sam Sir's Soul rest in peace.

[rajmahgoub]

He was a gem of India will be missed
My prayers with the family my condolences

[desicat]

Salute of the brave son of Mother India🇮🇳

[rohanmehata]

Such a shame to our nation calling him a hero a gem of india but cant even give him the pension not even the vip so called "minister" no one attended his funeral. Thats is what our india is

[NaveenKumar-rxlq]

Rest in peace Sam Sir.
India is proud you. You're legacy will continue.

Thank you again for everything you did for Army 🪖🪖🪖🪖
You're True Soldier 🪖

Jai Hind🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[reenachandran]

UNSTOPPABLE FIELD MARSHAL ....BOLD AND YOU GALLANT HERO.❤❤❤

[liveonlifeonhealthcare]

His statue in india should b built v need a museum of famous inspiring people who played a great role to india

[LaurnBedingfield]

I was in the navy off Vietnam when a US task force was steaming to the Indian Ocean because of the war. I remember that much.

[raziazad]

My hero, the great sir Sam Manekshaw
India s real life Hero

Rest in Peace🙏🙏

[AmanSharma-wzwg]

SALUTE TO INDIAN ARMY SOLDIERS 🪖 AND TO THERE FAMILY MEMBERS 🙏🙏🙏

[sandeepk]

He is still alive in the hearts of all Indians

[arjunsharma]

फील्ड मार्शल सैम को सदैव सैल्यूट 🙏🌹🕉️🚩🇮🇳

[KSHITIJC...]

WE WILL FOREVER BE INDEBTED TO THEIR SUPREME SACRIFICE😢🇮🇳❤️...The courage of our security forces is unwavering. Stationed in the toughest terrains, away from their loved ones, their sacrifice and dedication keep us safe and secure. India will always be grateful to these heroes who are the perfect embodiment of bravery and resilience.WARRIORS DON'T SEEM TO BE FORMED THEY'RE CREATED WITHIN THE INDIAN ARMY 🇮🇳❤️...JAI HIND 🇮🇳❤️...