The Episodes

Episodes of the War

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Opening Page: The 1971 War

Part I: Origins of the War

Part II: War is declared

Part III: Entering the East

Part IV: Blockade from the Seas

Part V: Battle of Longewal

Part VI: Air War in the East

Part VII: Air War in the West

Part VIII: Defending the West

Part IX: The Surrender

Epilogue: Is the War best left forgotten?

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