CutTheClutter: IAF role in 1971 War: Takeaways from dispassionate accounts of action in the Eastern Sector

#cuttheclutter Of all combat casualties suffered by Indian armed forces since Independence, nearly 80% came in the rough decade of 1961-71. In Episode 1574 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at IAF's role in the Eastern Front during 1971 (the last full-scale conventional war India fought), the changing face of warfare and how Indian society is still fighting in its mind the wars of the past. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read National Interest Article: https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/national-interest-war-and-relative-peace/544015/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To watch First Person Second Draft on Khaled Ahmed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1LhPvnuj88 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  @arvindmenswear66  This Season, Embrace Royalty & Legacy with our New Season Launch of Luxury Primante Collection Fabrics. Discover our latest showcase featuring the esteemed People's Prince, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Own your day, visit your nearest Arvind Store and craft your perfect look. #TheArvindStore #OwnYourLegacy #OwnTheMoment https://tinyurl.com/3wa2zatn