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Informationen zum Autor Lt Col. (retd) Habib Ahmed SJ was commissioned as an infantry officer in the Baluch Regiment in 1954 from 9th PMA Long Course at Kakul. He is also a graduate of Command and Staff College, Quetta and the National Defence College, Rawalpindi. He was posted at various locations including former East Pakistan in both line and staff positions. He had the rare opportunity of raising a new battalion which he trained and then subsequently commanded during the 1971 war. Hewas decorated with the Sitara-i-Jurat for displaying the highest act of gallantry and leadership resulting in the capture of Hussainiwala Salient which also included the strongly defended fortress tower of Qaiser-i-Hind, the fall of which allowed our forces to shatter the pride of a very strong Indiandefence. Klappentext This is a fascinating firsthand account of an exciting battle fought in Hussainiwala Salient in the Indo-Pak War of 1971 in the then West Pakistan. At the time, East Pakistan was falling into the hands of the Indian Army along with the active collaboration of the Mukti Bahinis leaving the Pakistan Army undermined. West Pakistan thus wanted to prevent further Indian aggression. Led by Brig M. Mumtaz Khan the tenacious troops of 106 Brigade under 11 Division attackedon 3 December 1971, most courageously fought a battle against some heavy odds, and won the Battle of Hussainiwala.This is a fascinating firsthand account of an exciting battle fought in Hussainiwala Salient in the Indo-Pak War of 1971 in the then West Pakistan. At the time, East Pakistan was falling into the hands of the Indian Army along with the active collaboration of the Mukti Bahinis leaving the Pakistan Army undermined. West Pakistan thus wanted to prevent further Indian aggression. Led by Brig M. Mumtaz Khan the tenacious troops of 106 Brigade under 11 Division attackedon 3 December 1971, most courageously fought a battle against some heavy odds, and won the Battle of Hussainiwala....
