The brutal eight-month struggle that forged the nation of Bangladesh in 1971
In short: This documentary examines the violent path to independence for Bangladesh. It covers the intense eight-month conflict against Pakistan that culminated in the nation's sovereignty in December 1971, highlighting the immense human cost of the war.
The conflict, which took place over eight months in 1971, resulted in millions of deaths among both military personnel and civilians. The struggle marked a definitive shift in the region, ending with the formal independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan in December of that year.
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