http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
xxiii, 298 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color maps, facsimiles ; 23 cm.
The book is an eyewitness account of the events that led to a civil war in East Pakistan, which culminated in the creation of Bangladesh. Rao Farman Ali brings to light the political undercurrents and aspects of the military conflict generally not known. His personal interactions with both, the Bengali and West Pakistani politicians, as well as the military commanders, gave him a unique vantage point to analyse the events and decisions taken that led to the fateful day 16 December 1971 the division of Pakistan.
Changing pattern of Muslim Bengal -- Estrangement -- The 1970 elections -- After the elections -- Into a blind alley -- A ghost government -- The military action -- Indian machinations -- Fuss over mini-elections -- East Pakistan's defence handicaps -- The Indian attack -- Synopsis and analysis of operations -- The inevitable -- Friends and foes -- Sojourn in India -- Politicians' responsibility in the breakup of Pakistan -- Hamoodur Rahman Commission.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
HISTORY / Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)
Platinum series (Oxford University Press)