Sam Manekshaw: Remembering a Military Legend

This article commemorates the death anniversary of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, India’s first. His service in the Indian Army lasted four decades, most notably during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani war. Manekshaw, born in Amritsar, had a brother who became an Air Vice Marshal. He participated in five wars throughout his career. He passed away at 94 in Tamil Nadu. His last words were “I’m okay!” He was buried in Ooty. This article presents some of his most famous quotes.