Question

State your opinion:

'Sam Manekshaw' was an important figure in the military history of India.

Answer 1

1. 'Sam Manekshaw' was dispatched to Burma during World War II to stop Japanese forces from attacking.
2. He was hit by nine bullets fired from the Japanese machine guns.
3. Maj. Gen. David Cowan, senior commanding officer, witnessed Manekshaw’s unmatched valour and personally came to meet him. He pinned his own Military Cross ribbon on Manekshaw.
4. A Military Cross could be awarded only to a soldier who is alive. Manekshaw was rushed to a hospital.
5. Later he was appointed as the first Field Marshall of independent India. Thus, "Sam Manekshaw" played a significant role in India's military history.