1971 Kamal Matinuddin - -extra Quality- Tragedy Of Errors East Pakistan Crisis 1968
Book Overview
Tragedy of Errors: East Pakistan Crisis 1968–1971 by Lt. Gen. Kamal Matinuddin is a seminal historical work providing a comprehensive account of the political and military failures that led to the dismemberment of Pakistan and the birth of Bangladesh. Author: Lt. Gen. Kamal Matinuddin Publisher: Wajidalis (1994) Length: 530 pages
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Before analyzing the crisis, one must understand the source. Many books have been written about the 1971 war, but few possess the of raw, unfiltered military critique offered by Matinuddin. Unlike civilian authors who rely on declassified documents, Matinuddin writes as a participant-observer. Book Overview Tragedy of Errors: East Pakistan Crisis
When the votes were counted, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Awami League won 160 out of 162 seats in East Pakistan, securing an absolute majority in the entire 300-seat National Assembly. This was democracy at work. But the West Pakistani establishment, including figures like Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, refused to accept a Bengali as Prime Minister. Author: Lt
Political Failure:
Details the "political quagmire" between 1968 and 1971, including the breakdown of communication between West and East Pakistani leaders. Many books have been written about the 1971
Political Factors
: The text examines the breakdown of the political system, specifically the 1970 elections, the denial of power to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the failure of the Awami League's Six-Point Plan.
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