SAM MANEKSHAW- A LEGEND
By Maj Gen PK Mallick, Signals
(Published in Pinnacle, October 2005 issue.)
The recent media reports of illness of field marshal SAM Manekshaw, MC the most famous, charismatic, flamboyant and successful soldier the indian army has produced, caused anxiety to all concerned. the field marshal is well into 90s. We all hope and pray that the living legend crosses century and continue to be an icon for all serving and retired soldiers.
It will not be out of place here to highlight some interesting anecdotes and facets of his personality. Sam was a (Continued)