The book was launched on april 3, 2014, sams 100 th birthday, by general bikram singh, chief of the army staff, at the iconic manekshaw center in delhi cantonment. Sam manekshaws name will be etched in the history as one of the greatest soldiers india has ever produced. Field marshal sam manekshaw, the legend who was indias. Apr 03, 2018 sam manekshaws stint in the indian military is unparalleled.
A second release to celebrate sams centenary was held on april 5, at the delhi parsi anjuman, and a third release took place at the trident hotel, mumbai, on april 14, 2014, where the former chief justice of india, the. Field marshal sam manekshaw as i knew him joh bawa. Sep 21, 2017 he was also associated with several social welfare initiatives. The very name sam manekshaw is enough to inspire respect and admiration in the minds of indians even today. The man and his times on the charismatic military leader, fondly called sam, written by his longserving. Aug 05, 2014 the book was launched on april 3, 2014, sams 100 th birthday, by general bikram singh, chief of the army staff, at the iconic manekshaw center in delhi cantonment. Aug 10, 2015 rajiv bhattacharya rated it it was amazing. On 15th august i was watching one of the documentaries on the 1971 war when i came across the towering personality of field marshal sam manekshaw. Sam manekshaw, the first field marshal in the indian army. His nickname was sam bahadur sam the brave sam manekshaw, the first indian army officer to be promoted to the five star rank of field marshal, was born on april 3, in the year 1. This book is a reflection on sam, his character traits, sense of humor, moral. His military career spanned four decades and five wars, beginning with.
Jul 03, 2008 field marshal sam manekshaw, who has died aged 94, played a key role in indias victory over pakistan in the 1971 war between the two nations. Indian army under his leadership compelled pakistan to kneel before india along with 93000 troops in 1971 indopakistan war. What are some of the unknown facts about sam manekshaw. Field marshal sam manekshaw biography the greatest. Field marshal sam manekshaw was chief of the indian army from 1969 to 1973. Times of india got access to his article authored from kolkata, and it reads. Description of the book field marshal sam manekshaw.
He is perhaps the most renowned leader in the indias military history. Known to his friends as sam, field marshal sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, was born on april 3, 1914. Mar 30, 2020 sam manekshaw, sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, indian field marshal and military hero born april 3, 1914, amritsar, british indiadied june 27, 2008, wellington, india, as chief of staff 196973 of the indian armed forces, was credited with indias swift military victory in december. Sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw was the first indian army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. Field marshal sam manekshaw, the proud gorkha who fought five. From jrd tata to sam manekshaw, these 15 parsis played a key. Aug 16, 2016 he was the first general of independent india to be promoted to the post of field marshal. Manekshaw belonged to the first batch of 40 cadets to be selected for the indian military academy and was commissioned into the 12 ff rifles on february.
Why was field marshal sam manekshaw not given his due. Famous for his quotes, he once said if a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a gorkha. Field marshal sam manekshaw biography the greatest soldier. This book is a reflection on sam, his character traits, sense of humor, moral and professional courage and the enigma that made up his personality. Sam manekshaw was the chief of indian army in 1971. He was the first of only two field marshals ever created in the army.
Field marshal shamsherji hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, mc 03 april 1914 27 june 2008, popularly known as sam bahadur sam the brave, was an indian military leader who was the first indian army officer to be promoted to the fivestar rank of field marshal. Sam s father dr hormusji manekshaw had signed for indian medical services which enrolled civil doctors during the 1st world war. Sams father dr hormusji manekshaw had signed for indian medical services which enrolled civil doctors during the 1st world war. At the end of that year, indian army launched an attack against pakistan and won the war. Wonderful interview of field marshal sam manekshaw with. No man likes to be punished and yet a man will take his punishment if he knows that the punishment awarded to him is similar to the one for a similar crime committed by somebody who has influence, who has the ear of an industrialist, of a minister, of a member of parliament, or the field marshal. Remembering sam manekshaw, indias greatest general, on.
Jun 28, 2017 sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw was the first indian army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. He is the first indian army officer to be promoted to the highest rank of field marshal. Both sam and his younger brother jami served in the indian armed forces, with jami. Book on field marshal manekshaw launched at india house, uk. At last we may all enjoy reading the approved biography of indias first field marshall and the worlds oldest living field marshall. Field marshal sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, mc 3 april 1914 27 june 2008, popularly known as sam bahadur sam the brave, was. Soldiering with dignity book online at best prices in india on. A tribute to indias best known modern military commanders, covers his life and times and his apogee, the victory in bangladesh in 1971 well covered with personal anecdotes. Sam bahadur to most, he passed away in wellington near ooty in 2008.
No man likes to be punished and yet a man will take his punishment if he knows that the punishment awarded to him is similar to the one for a similar crime committed by somebody who has influence, who has the ear of an industrialist, of a minister, of a. Sam manekshaw was born to a parsi family in amritsar on 3rd april 1914. Field marshal sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw april 3, 1914 june 27, 2008, popularly known as sam bahadur, was one of the greatest military commanders indias had. Popularly known as sam bahadur sam the brave, field marshal manekshaw was known for his wit and straighttalking nature. The career officer, who died june 27 at 94, had a mystique as thick as his silvered mustache, after fighting heroically against the japanese in world war ii. Edited extract from field marshal sam manekshaws lecture at defence services staff college, wellington,november 11th 1998.
Manekshaw has been awarded with padma vibhushan and the padma bhushan for his service to the nation. Just after he became the army chief, sam paid a visit to binaguri near. Sam manekshaw biography childhood, life achievements. Field marshal sam manekshaw, the proud gorkha who fought. This war resulted in creation of bangladesh which was earlier known as east pakistan. The man and his times come hear an entertaining presentation by our own zenobia and behram panthaki about the highest ranking zarathushti ever to have served in the indian armed forces to attend, an rsvp by september 20th is required.
The army headquarters had recommended that the republic day parade in 1972 be cancelled but the then prime minister indira gandhi. This wellwritten biography pays tribute to a man dedicated to the task of soldiering with. This is his version of that journey and its aftermath, as recorded in an interview with prem. Born as sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, he was famously referred as sam bahadur. This is what sam bahadur has to say about the gurkha regiment of indian army. Field marshal sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, indias. A 1971 article in the new york times noted that upon waking at 5. But the weird fact is that it was just a quirk of fate that he joined the army. Below are some great quotations from sam manekshaw, 19142008, a highly decorated soldier of the indian army who rose to the rank of field marshal in the indian army. World war two, indopakstan war of 1947, sino indian war of 1962, indo pakistan war of 1965 and the indo pakistan war of 1971.
His distinguished military career spanned four decades and five wars, beginning with service in the british. Enigmatic sam manekshaw remembered on his birth centenary. Field marshal sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw mc 3 april 1914 27 june 2008, also known as sam bahadur sam the brave, was the first indian army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. It took sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw only 14 days to secure his place in indian history.
Field marshal sam manekshaw, who has died aged 94, played a key role in indias victory over pakistan in the 1971 war between the two nations. Born on april 3, 1914, to parsi parents, hormusji manekshaw and heerabai, sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw grew up in punjab. 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. Field marshal sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, pv, pb, mc 3 april 1914 27 june 2008, widely known as sam manekshaw and sam bahadur sam the brave, was the chief of the army staff of the indian army during the indopakistani war of 1971, and the first indian army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. Given his achievements in the army and his prowess on the war front, it seems easy to assume that the man was always destined for a military career. Sam manekshaw, the first field marshal in the indian army, was at the ringside of events when independent india was being formed. Field marshal sam manekshaw led the indian army to victory in east pakistan. From jrd tata to sam manekshaw, these 15 parsis played a. Sam manekshaw on leadership and discipline field marshal sam manekshaws lecture at defence services college, wellington on leadership and discipline 11th november, 1998 commandant, ladies and gentlemen, i am fully conscious of the privilege, which. Express archive perhaps because there are so few of us around, people feel obliged to email and sms me snippets of news and views, blogs, pictures and videos about parsees. In his long military career, he saw action in five wars. Field marshal sam manekshaw was the chief of the indian army from 1969 to 1973. Apr 02, 2014 times of india got access to his article authored from kolkata, and it reads. Siloo manekshaw, his charming spouse, so used to sams ways, could always be expected to say, oh that sam, he is mad.
Finally, for leadership, men and women like their leader to be a man, with all the manly qualities or virtues. He was the first general of independent india to be promoted to the post of field marshal. Sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw was his full name by which he was rarely called, as he was known familiarly and affectionately by his men and officers and friends as sam bahadur. The book is an anecdotal account of manekshaw who changed the map of the subcontinent. Sam manekshaw on leadership and discipline field marshal sam manekshaws lecture at defence services college, wellington on leadership and discipline 11th november, 1998 commandant, ladies and gentlemen, i am fully conscious of the privilege, which is mine, to have been invited here to address the college. Sam manekshaw, indias first field marshal, was born on april 3, 1914. Here are some facts about the brave officer on his ninth death anniversary. He finished his early schooling in amritsar and sherwood college, nainital. Sep 19, 2017 field marshal sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, mc 3 april 1914 27 june 2008, popularly known as sam bahadur sam the brave, was the chief of the army staff of the indian army.
Field marshal sam manekshaw statue unveiled on ootycoonoor. Important leadership lessons from the thorough gentleman, sam manekshaw describing his relationship of trust with pm indira gandhi. Wonderful interview of field marshal sam manekshaw with karan. Field marshal sam manekshaw was indias first five star general, field marshal. Oct 07, 2016 important leadership lessons from the thorough gentleman, sam manekshaw describing his relationship of trust with pm indira gandhi. His distinguished military career spanned four decades and five wars, including participating in the world war ii, while being attached to the british indian army. Cowan, pinned his own military cross on captain manekshaw and was.
Field marshal sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, mc 3 april 1914 27 june 2008. A lifesize granite statue of indias best known soldier, field marshal sam manekshaw, was unveiled at the entrance of manekshaw bridge on the ooty. Field marshal sam manekshaw statue unveiled on ooty. Field marshal sam manekshaw, indias best known and most loved soldier, would have turned hundred today. Field marshal sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw remains one of the most enigmatic personas of our times. Field marshal sam manekshaw, 8th chief of army staff was born on 3rd april, 1914 amritsar punjab. Sep 25, 2016 manekshaw has been awarded with padma vibhushan and the padma bhushan for his service to the nation. Manekshaw rose to become the 8th chief of army staff of the indian army in 1969 and under his command, indian forces conducted victorious campaigns against pakistan in the indopakistani war of 1971 that led to the liberation of bangladesh in december 1971. He was the first of only two fieldmarshals ever created in the army. This book is an anecdotal account of a charismatic military leader who changed the map of the subcontinent. Remembering sam manekshaw, indias greatest general, on his. His remarkable career was spanned four decades and five years. This is the approved biography of sam by his military assistant is a with special emphasis on his term as the chief of.
This and several other anecdotes find mention in a new book field marshal sam manekshaw. Great quotations from indian general sam manekshaw 1914. He was awarded indias highest civilian honour, bharat ratna, for his humanitarian endeavours. Here are some unknown facts about the legend sam manekshaw. Photographs, citations, notes and personal correspondence makes this a treasure to read. Ebook field marshal sam manekshaw m c as pdf download. Sam manekshaw, sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, indian field marshal and military hero born april 3, 1914, amritsar, british indiadied june 27, 2008, wellington, india, as chief of staff 196973 of the indian armed forces, was credited with indias swift military victory in december 1971 over pakistan, which led to the creation of bangladesh. His distinguished military career spanned four decades and five wars, beginning with service in the british indian army in world war ii. This book on the charismatic field marshall, fondly called sam, has been written by his longserving aide brigadier retd behram panthaki and his wife zenobia. In spite of immense pressure from the cabinet, he refused to be rushed into a war with pakistan in 1971. Then a colonel, he was chosen to accompany vp menon on his historic mission to kashmir. Field marshal sam manekshaw has been etched in the memory of indians as an iconic military leader. His wifes birthday and the first name of the women around. Field marshal manekshaw remembered marking the third death anniversary of field marshal s h f j manekshaw, a solemn wreath laying ceremony was held at the sam bahadur memorial located at.
Under his command the indian army had defeated the pakistan army meat and proper in december 1971 and taken into custody over 93,000 soldiers and civilians of pakistan as prisoners of war pows in the military lingo. He was also associated with several social welfare initiatives. Did you know sam initially wanted to study medicine. Under his guidance, asias first cancer hospital tata memorial centre for cancer, research and treatment was established in 1941. Field marshal manekshaw remembered india hindustan times. He was the fifth of the six children and the most mischievous of all his siblings. Born as sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, he was famously referred as. Yet his retirement since 1973 was not one long bask in glory. Field marshal sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, mc 3 april 1914 27 june 2008, widely known as sam manekshaw and sam bahadur sam the brave, was the chief of the army staff of the indian army during the indopakistani war of 1971, and the first indian army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. The best of the great remembering sam manekshaw on his. Field marshal sam hormusji framji jamshedji manekshaw, mc 3 april 1914 27 june 2008, widely known as sam manekshaw and sam bahadur sam the brave, was the. Jun 29, 2018 siloo manekshaw, his charming spouse, so used to sams ways, could always be expected to say, oh that sam, he is mad. Book on field marshal manekshaw launched at india house. Sams mental strength and discipline are so articulately brought out through specific episodes in his life, by the author who worked closely with the field marshall.