A PDF on his times would be incomplete without highlighting his legendary one-liners. When asked about his views on retirement, he said, "I don’t retire. I just go home and sleep." To a politician asking if he was ready to attack, he replied, "I will, when you give me the order and then get out of my way." His brutal honesty and refusal to politicize the army set a precedent for civil-military relations in India.
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In 1965, as Western Army Commander, he played a key role in the war with Pakistan. The fighting was fierce and indecisive, but Manekshaw’s tactical skill prevented a Pakistani breakthrough in the Jammu sector. More importantly, he earned the trust of Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and, later, Indira Gandhi. A PDF on his times would be incomplete