Indo-Pakistani Naval War of 1971
The Indo-Pakistani Naval War of 1971 refers to the maritime military engagements between the Indian Navy and the Pakistan Navy during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The India–Pakistan hostilities during this time period were a direct result of the Bangladesh Liberation War, which had been ongoing in erstwhile East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh) since the Pakistan Army's execution of Operation Searchlight in an effort to curb the Bengali nationalist movement in Pakistan's eastern wing. The series of naval operations began with the Indian Navy's exertion of pressure on Pakistan from the Indian Ocean, while the Indian Army and Indian Air Force moved in to choke Pakistani forces operating in East Pakistan on land. Indian naval operations comprised naval interdiction, air defence, ground su
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Indo-Pakistani Naval War of 1971
The Indo-Pakistani Naval War of 1971 refers to the maritime military engagements between the Indian Navy and the Pakistan Navy during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The India–Pakistan hostilities during this time period were a direct result of the Bangladesh Liberation War, which had been ongoing in erstwhile East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh) since the Pakistan Army's execution of Operation Searchlight in an effort to curb the Bengali nationalist movement in Pakistan's eastern wing. The series of naval operations began with the Indian Navy's exertion of pressure on Pakistan from the Indian Ocean, while the Indian Army and Indian Air Force moved in to choke Pakistani forces operating in East Pakistan on land. Indian naval operations comprised naval interdiction, air defence, ground su
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The Indo-Pakistani Naval War o ...... es between India and Pakistan.
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Індо-Пакистанська морська війн ...... Пакистанської війни 1971 року.
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Индо-пакистанская морская войн ...... совую столицу страны — Карачи.
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* 1submarine
* Pakistani main port Karachi facilities damaged/fuel tanks destroyed
*1destroyer(damaged beyond rep ...... raft of thePakistan Air Force)
*2destroyers(PNS KhaibarandPNS Shah jahan)
*Widespread damage to Chittagong Harbour
1,413 captured
1,900 killed in action
10small vesselscaptured
18cargo, supply and communication ships
combatant
Provisional Government of Bangladesh
Supported by:
commander
date
1971-12-16
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result
*Surrender of the Pakistani Eastern Command
Indian victory
strength
1 Britishcarrier battle group
1 Soviet nuclear submarine
1 Soviet submarine
14 frigates
1aircraft carrier
1repair ship
2 frigates
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* 1 submarine
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*1 destroyer
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*2 destroyers
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combatant
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Ceylon
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Iran
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Libya
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Provisional Government of Bangladesh
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Supported by:
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commander
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Adm Sardarilal M. Nanda
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Adm Vladimir Kruglyakov
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CDRE Patrick J. Simpson
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RAdm Abdul Rashid
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RAdm E. C. Kuruvila
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RAdm Leslie Mungavin
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RAdm Muhammad Sharif
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RAdm S. H. Sarma
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VAdm Muzaffar Hassan
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conflict
Indo-Pakistani Naval War of 1971
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date
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the Bangladesh Liberation War/Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and the Cold War
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place
Indian Ocean:
* Bay of Bengal
* Arabian Sea
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result
Indian victory
* Surrender of the Pakistani Eastern Command
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sign
Admiral Mohammad Sharif (telling Admiral Zumwalt in 1971)
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Rear Admiral Mohammad Sharif, (Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command )
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strength
At least 1 Indonesian naval vessel
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territory
Secession of East Pakistan fro ...... eople's Republic of Bangladesh
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At the end of conflict.... We ...... pounding us day and night....
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The initial military success ...... inexperienced or unwilling....
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The Indo-Pakistani Naval War o ...... iction, air defence, ground su
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Індо-Пакистанська морська війн ...... Пакистанської війни 1971 року.
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Индо-пакистанская морская войн ...... изошёл ещё один бой — Операция
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Indo-Pakistani Naval War of 1971
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Індо-пакистанська морська війна
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Индо-пакистанская морская война (1971)
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Indo-Pakistani Naval War of 1971
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