This is not the right thread to discuss this topic. Today only I have been warned by the respectable mods to keep things relevant, so I will follow that rule.
Phir koi thread hoga ispar toh zaroor discuss karengay.
But I agree about the distance factor between Pakistan and Bangladesh. My point was Manekshaw was a genius, and the current Indian army general, and the previous one are nothing in comparison.
I think it was at least 93000 West Pakistani soldiers, not 40,000 in East Pakistan.
You want to talk about a fair fight? It never happens. Don't expect your enemy to play by the rules.
Having said this, I have to add I personally don't consider Pakistan and Pakistanis my enemies. They are a lovely people.
I know that very well, have flown to Europe from India. Aapkay Pakistan ke upar say hi plane guzraa thaa....although I was in windows seat, I couldn't see anything down there except clouds. However, I did see what looked like Baku airport in Azerbaijan and the Black Sea.