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Today, the 1971 war between India and Pakistan started ‘officially’. A 13 day war, which changed the map of the world, is a story of countless brave men; a well drawn strategy and skilful execution. The Indian Armed forces along with Mukti Jodhas of East Pakistan, fought against a regime which had lost touch with reality, truth and justice. On this occasion, we bring to you the Intro of a 5 part series of short videos on the 1971 War. #The1971Project | HISTORY

On this day in 1971, Pakistan’s air strikes on Indian bases lit the fuse of a war that would rewrite the subcontinent. In just 13 days, the Indian Armed Forces and the Mukti Vahini unleashed a campaign so swift and overwhelming that it dismantled Pakistani positions, crushed resistance and forced one of the most decisive surrenders in modern history. A genocide was stopped and a nation was born. Watch the full story here: https://youtu.be/KlGJczkezdA | HISTORY

The Rape Victims of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. February 20 (1972) During the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, members of the Pakistani military and the Razakar paramilitary force raped between 200,000 and 400,000 Bengali women and girls in a systematic campaign of genocidal rape. | Bangladesh Old Photo Archive