Battle of Sylhet

Battle of Sylhet

The Battle of Sylhet was a major battle fought between the advancing Mitro Bahini and the Pakistani defences at Sylhet during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The battle took place 7 December and 15 December and was the Indian Army's first heliborne operation. [http://www.defenceindia.com/defenceind/battle_sylhet.html "'Battle Of Sylhet. Defence India] ]

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