Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw was the first Indian Army officer and was promoted to the highest rank in the Indian armed forces, Field Marshal. He was born on April 3, 1914. In India's military history, Manekshaw played an important role; his leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, which resulted in the establishment of Bangladesh, was especially remarkable. As a result of his sharp mind, cunning, and magnetic leadership style, Sam Manekshaw was respected and looked up to by both his enemies and allies.
Beyond his combat achievements, Sam Manekshaw is regarded as a symbol of bravery, honesty, and nationalism. He continues to be regarded as a sacred figure in the annals of independent India because of his invaluable services to the armed forces.
First Marshal Of India Sam Manekshaw (Image Credit: File Image)
Here we have compiled some of his most inspirational and motivating quotes.
Give me a man or a woman with common sense and who is not an idiot and I assure you can make a leader out of him or her.
There will be no withdrawal without written orders and these orders shall never be issued.
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Professional knowledge and professional competence are the main attributes of leadership. Unless you know, and the men you command know that you know your job, you will never be a leader.
First Marshal Of India Sam Manekshaw (Image Credit: File Image)
I wonder whether those of our political masters who have been put in charge of the defence of the country can distinguish a mortar from a motor; a gun from a howitzer; a guerrilla from a gorilla, although a great many resemble the latter.
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It's nonsense that people join the army to serve the country, like the politicians do it only for the sake of the country.
The primary, the cardinal attribute of leadership is professional knowledge and professional competence. Professional knowledge has to be acquired the hard way. It is continuous study and you never acquire it in today's fast-moving technological world that you are living in. You have to keep up with your profession whatever you are in.
The status of the field marshal of the country or the equivalent has to be unique for the nation.
A 'Yes man' is a dangerous man. He is a menace. He will go very far. He can become a minister, a secretary or a Field Marshall but he can never become a leader nor, ever be respected. He will be used by his superiors, disliked by his colleagues and despised by his subordinates. So discard the 'Yes man'.
Professional knowledge and professional competence are the main attributes of leadership. Unless you know, and the men you command know that you know your job, you will never be a leader.
First Marshal Of India Sam Manekshaw (Image Credit: File Image)
One thing remains the same, your task and your duty. You are required to ensure the security of this country against any offence. What is that means for you? That means, that you should have to fight, a fight to win. There is no roof for losers, if you lose don't come back.
Then I guess Pakistan would have won (the 1971 war).
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You know I have no political ambitions. My job is to command my army and see that it is kept as a first rate instrument. Your job is to look after the country.