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Monday, July 25, 2011

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw statue

Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw,(3 April 1914 – 27 June 2008) was a Field Marshal of the Indian Army. Under his command, India won the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, that led to the liberation of Bangladesh. "Sam Manekshaw was the first of only two Indian military officers to hold the highest rank of Field Marshal in the Indian Army (the other being Field Marshal K M Cariappa). His distinguished military career spanned four decades and five wars. "

These are pictures of his statue in Pune Cantonment in Maharashtra, India.

manekshaw statue at circle


closeup of Field Marshal Manekshaw statue in Pune

Manekshaw statue in Pune


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