1971 Birth Of A Nation
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On Demand • Original Air Date: Nov 26, 2021
Resentment grew in East Pakistan over West Pakistan's mistreatment of Bengalis as second-class citizens; the imposition of Urdu as the sole official language deepened cultural and identity divides.
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Season 1
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jan 6, 2022
Yahya Khan sought U.N. intervention, claiming a small country was attacked by a larger one; Mrs. Gandhi rejected any resolution that went against India's interests.
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On Demand • Original Air Date: Dec 30, 2021
In East Pakistan, Indian forces, supported by Mukti Bahini, gained ground; in the west, India fought tough battles, including Longewala, Chahro Raid and Chamb-Shakargarh, keeping the enemy engaged.
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On Demand • Original Air Date: Dec 23, 2021
India's success was due to both military preparedness and Indira Gandhi's diplomatic efforts; she convinced the world of West Pakistan's atrocities, changing perceptions and cutting off supplies to East Pakistan.
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On Demand • Original Air Date: Dec 16, 2021
India's intelligence agencies had prepared long before the war, providing crucial inputs to ensure readiness in safeguarding territory and executing operational plans effectively.
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On Demand • Original Air Date: Dec 9, 2021
With no Western support, India faced dwindling options for peace; as war loomed, Indian generals prepared for action, setting up equipment and infrastructure, with engineers working through the monsoons.
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On Demand • Original Air Date: Dec 2, 2021
West Pakistan's crackdown forced millions of Bengalis to flee to India, with eight to nine million refugees in 829 camps; Bengali youth joined militias like Mukti Bahini to fight against Pakistan's oppression.
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On Demand • Original Air Date: Nov 26, 2021
Resentment grew in East Pakistan over West Pakistan's mistreatment of Bengalis as second-class citizens; the imposition of Urdu as the sole official language deepened cultural and identity divides.
23 Min
•
TV-14
•
Available with Freestream