Bridge On The River Meghan The Dash To Dhaka Bangladesh Liberation War 1971

(Size: 25x16.5cms.), Bride on the River Meghna brings into limelight the gripping events that led to the Pakistanis blowing up the bridge in haste, leading to the spectacular helicopter-borne crossing of the Meghna and the dash to Dhaka. The story narrates the veteran's refreshing account of Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. The rebel activities of the Mukti Bahini and initial Pakistani activities in the adjacent areas are narrated as a prelude to the build-up and main War in December 1971. The Indian Army had no intention of dismembering East Pakistan or capturing Dhaka in the war. Events, however, proved inexorable in which 4 Crops from Tripura, with 57 Mountain Division, managed to dash to Dhaka in the most unexpected and spectacular manner, contributing to its surrender on December 16, 1971. ISBN:9788190743136 210 Yr. of Pub.2009 Hard Bound