Learnigs from great Leaders

1. Field Marshal Sam
Manekshaw, MC

2. Introduction
 Field Marshal Sam
Manekshaw, MC, served
as the Chief of the Army
Staff of the Indian Army
from 1969 to 1973.
 He is widely regarded as
one of India's greatest
military leaders and
played a key role in
India's victory in the Indo-
Pakistan War of 1971.
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3. Life Journey
 Field Marshal Manekshaw
was born on 3 April 1914 in
Amritsar, Punjab, India.
 He joined the British Indian
Army in 1932.
 He became the Chief of the
Army Staff in 1969,
 He played a critical role in
the planning and execution
of the 1971 war, which
resulted in the creation of
Bangladesh.
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 The major turning point
in Field Marshal
Manekshaw's life was his
leadership of the Indian
Army during the Indo-
Pakistan War of 1971.
 He played a key role in
the planning and
execution of the war, and
his strategic decisions
and leadership helped
India achieve a decisive
victory.
Major turning point

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Learnings from life journey:
 Importance of leadership, strategic
thinking, and the courage to make
difficult decisions.
 He also taught us the importance of
maintaining a strong and well-
prepared military, and the role it plays
in ensuring national security and
stability

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Implemention in One's Life:
 The principles and values embodied in Field Marshal Manekshaw's
life can be implemented in our own lives by
 Developing our leadership skills,
 Being strategic and decisive in our decision-making,
 Having the courage to stand up for what we believe in.
 We can also learn from his dedication to his country and strive to
make a positive impact in our own communities and nations.

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