71 Dash to Dhaka

71 Dash to Dhaka by G. D. Bakshi is a detailed military history account of the 1971 Indo-Pak war and the rapid military campaign that led to the creation of Bangladesh. Written by a retired Indian Army officer, this book focuses on battlefield strategies, operational planning, and the decisive moments that shaped the outcome of the conflict.

The book provides a close examination of the Eastern theatre of the war, including the coordination between Indian forces and the Mukti Bahini, the challenges faced in rapid military mobilization, and the strategic decisions that led to the swift advance toward Dhaka. It highlights how planning, intelligence, logistics, and leadership played a crucial role in the final outcome of the war.

71 Dash to Dhaka also places the conflict within the broader geopolitical context of South Asia and the Cold War era. It discusses the military, political, and strategic dimensions of the war between India and Pakistan and how it reshaped regional boundaries and power structures.

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