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Amritsar: Mrs Gandhi’s Last Battle

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On 5th June 1984, the Indian army began its attack on the complex at Amritsar which house the two most sacred shrines Generals who had pledge to minimum force, and on no account to violate the shrines,were not prepared for the fierce and adept resistance they encountered. Having suffered severe casualties, the infantry were driven back, and as a last resorts -with approval from Delhi-tanks were ordered in. The Akal Takht was virtually reduced to rubble. Its is doubtful if Mrs Gandhi weould have initiated Operation Blue Star had she known how bloody and devastating would be the consequences of that 24- hour conflict.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Rupa & Co
Country
India
Date
5 February 2001
Pages
261
ISBN
9788129109170

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

On 5th June 1984, the Indian army began its attack on the complex at Amritsar which house the two most sacred shrines Generals who had pledge to minimum force, and on no account to violate the shrines,were not prepared for the fierce and adept resistance they encountered. Having suffered severe casualties, the infantry were driven back, and as a last resorts -with approval from Delhi-tanks were ordered in. The Akal Takht was virtually reduced to rubble. Its is doubtful if Mrs Gandhi weould have initiated Operation Blue Star had she known how bloody and devastating would be the consequences of that 24- hour conflict.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Rupa & Co
Country
India
Date
5 February 2001
Pages
261
ISBN
9788129109170