Role of USA, Soviet Union and China in liberation 1971

1. Welcome

2. Role of USA, Soviet Union and China
in Liberation war 1971

3. Core Points
 Introduction
 Role of USA
 Role of Soviet Union
 Role of China
 Conclusion

4. Introduction
 The liberation war of 1971 was a unique general event in
human history. Because the liberation war of Bangladesh
is the movement for establishing the self-determination of
the people of the country, but in a special world situation,
it achieves international standards. The biggest proof of
this is that America and China publicly take positions
against Bangladesh, while on the other hand, the India
and the Soviet Union express clear support for the people
of Bangladesh.

5. USA
Khondakar Mostaq
Ahmad, Mahbubul
Alam Chashi and
one sector
commander
United Nations
had decided to
send 156
observer at East
Bengal border
Sent two
weapons ships
called
'Sundarban
and Padma
Helping by
giving
weapons

6. Cont………
 In the 12 October, the US Ambassador in a meeting
with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, told that if
India does not quit helping the freedom fighters, at
that point Pakistan can attack India from the west.
 In 22 November, US President Nixon reports a notice
to the Soviet Union for providing arms to India.
 After that, they sent Seventh Fleet on 9th
December, that was deployed to the Bay of Bengal.

7. Role of Soviet Union
 After India, the Soviet Union emerged as the largest
allies in our liberation war
 India made the first reaction to the massacre on 25
March. The second is the Soviet Union.
 On 9 August 1971, a Treaty between Soviet Russia
and India was signed in Delhi
 Sent the 8th fleet
 Given veto in three times at the United Nations.

8. Role of China
 China's official position in this war was favor of
West Pakistan
 China's first reaction was revealed on 11 April, 1971
by Zhou Enlai's letter to President Yahya
 After signing the Indo-Soviet Treaty on 9 August
1971, China's supporting of West Pakistan became
more prominent.
 China also sent 200 military experts in October
for training in guerilla warfare.
 On 5 and 7 December, China give veto against
Soviet Union’s two proposals.

9. Conclusion
 Undoubtedly, the liberation war of 1971 was a unique event
in human history. The role of super powers in the liberation
war brought a bold relief to the reality of international
politics during the 1971. Each of the super powers played its
part in accordance with its own national, regional and global
interests.
Involvement of the superpowers, positive or negative, resulted
in the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent and
sovereign state.