The valour & sacrifices of Indian forces in the war of 1971 against Pakistan is recognised on Vijay Diwas. The event is commemorated annually on December 16. It is a day when the Pakistani Army had surrendered, leading to India’s victory. The battle led to the creation of Bangladesh, which was until then referred to as East Pakistan. The military confrontation, which escalated into the third war between India and Pakistan since independence, erupted on December 3, 1971. The government decided to launch a befitting retaliation after the Pakistani Air Force targeted 11 Indian airfields. The war was completed in 13 days, considered as the smallest period of confrontation involving two countries with such military might. Indian Air Force conducted more than 500 sorties in a day The numbers are considered to be higher than in World War II. Watch the video to know more.

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