Manekshaw replied, "I know."
However, the book's non-chronological, anecdotal style is not for everyone. Some readers on Amazon have noted that it is written in a "haphazard manner" and is not arranged chronologically, instead choosing to "floodlight his glorious moments in his life". For readers seeking a strictly linear, day-by-day biography, this book may feel unconventional. But for those who wish to experience the essence and character of "Sam Bahadur," it is considered a gem.
: When Gandhi asked him to go to war, Manekshaw bluntly refused. He explained that the monsoon season was approaching, which would turn the terrain into a marshland, and his armored divisions were not yet fully operational. He told her, "If you want I will handover my resignation... but if you send me now I guarantee you 100% defeat" .
In April 1971, when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asked Manekshaw to go to war immediately due to the refugee crisis from East Pakistan, Sam famously refused. He explained that a premature entry during the monsoon would lead to failure. He offered to resign rather than lead an ill-prepared army. Mrs. Gandhi respected his professional integrity, gave him the time he needed, and the rest is history. The Lightning Campaign
, is a personal and anecdotal reflection on India's first Field Marshal