DECEMBER IN DACCA Hardcover

December in Dacca: The Indo-Pak War of 1971" by K.P.S. Gill is a critical and insightful account of the pivotal events leading up to and during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, culminating in the surrender of Pakistani forces in Dacca (now Dhaka) in December of that year. Drawing on his extensive experience and knowledge of regional security, Gill provides a detailed analysis of the political complexities, military strategies, and humanitarian crises that defined this watershed moment in South Asian history. The book examines the roles of various actors, the geo-political implications, and the tactical decisions that led to India's decisive victory and the birth of Bangladesh, offering a comprehensive understanding of a conflict that reshaped the subcontinent.