The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 was a military conflict between India and Pakistan. Indian, Bangladeshi and international sources consider the beginning of the war to be Operation Chengiz Khan, Pakistan's December 3, 1971 pre-emptive strike on 11 Indian airbases. Lasting just 13 days it is considered one of the shortest wars in history.
During the course of the war, Indian and Pakistani forces clashed on the eastern and western fronts. The war eff...
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Duration:
- 13 days (Dec 3, 1971 — Dec 16, 1971)
Includes event:
- Battle of Hilli ,
- Battle of Longewala ,
- Tangail Airdrop ,
- Battle of Garibpur ,
- Operation Python ,
- Operation Chengiz Khan ,
- Operation Trident ,
- Operation Cactus Lilly ,
- Battle of Basantar ,
- Battle of Boyra
Also known as:
- Pakistani Civil War,
- Bangladesh Liberation War
