India, Dec. 14 -- Tomorrow, we will celebrate the 54th Victory Day. On December 16, 1971, close to 100,000 Pakistan soldiers surrendered to the Indian Army. Bangladesh was born, and post-Partition Pakistan lost a chunk of its territory.

To whom would you attribute this great military success? Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, lieutenant-general Jagjit Singh Aurora, lieutenant-general JFR Jacob or then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi? But, do you remember who India's defence minister was at the time? And, who was the Indian Army general who went against the orders of the headquarters and forced Pakistan general AAK Niazi to surrender? The unsung heroes reflect the tragic mysteries of history.

Some of us may be aware that the Indian military bras...