The 1971 War Between India And Pakistan Led To The Creation Of Bangladesh.The Operations Of 4 Corps Of The Indian Army Which Were Undertaken From The Eastern Borders Of The Erstwhile East Pakistan During 1971 Are Text Book Lessons In Operational Art And Campaign Planning. Firepower And Maneuvers Are The Two Basic Building Blocks Of Tactics. Firepower Of Medium Guns Of The Artillery Is The Ultimate Form Of Fire Support. But Without Good Troops No Firepower Or Maneuvre Can Be Of Any Worth. This Book Weaves Together A Tale Of Grass Root Soldiering Through The Eyes And Experience Of A Subaltern With His Men In Painting A Unique Picture Of The History Of The War In Bangladesh. Probably For The First Time In History, India Was Instrumental In The Birth Of A Nation. It Gives An Insight On What Was The Peak Period Of Professionalism Of The Indian Army. It Also Has Appendices On Various Aspects Such As The History Of One Of The Finest Units Of The Mountain Artillery Which Revives The Aura And Tales Of The Mountain Gunners And Gives Refreshing Insights On The Burma Campaign. Besides Professional Militaries And Its Readership In India, Pakistan, Bangladesh And Other Countries, The Book Would Also Be Of Interest To The War Veterans And Also The Younger Generations And Academics As A Unique Study Of Military Institutions And Ethos Of That Era.