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Sadhika Sehgal sits down with General G.D. Bakshi (Retd.) for a gripping, deeply patriotic conversation on war, valor, and the untold history of India's military legacy.
General Bakshi takes us back to one of India's greatest military victories, the 1971 India-Pakistan war and the liberation of Bangladesh sharing rare insights and stories from the battlefield that shaped the subcontinent's history.
He pays tribute to the legendary Sam Manekshaw, India's first Field Marshal, recounting his leadership, strategy, and the qualities that made him one of the greatest military minds India has ever produced. The conversation also honors the extraordinary courage of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, whose sacrifice in the 1971 war remains one of the most inspiring stories of valor in Indian military history.
Bakshi opens up on India's evolving relationship with Pakistan and Bangladesh, and shares his sharp, no-holds-barred views on national security, geopolitics, and India's military preparedness today. He also touches on CJP-related issues and larger questions of law, justice, and accountability in India. The conversation takes a personal turn as General Bakshi reflects on his own life beyond the army ,the values that shaped him, and the sacrifices that come with a life dedicated to the nation.
About G.D. Bakshi
Major General G.D. Bakshi (Retd.) is a decorated Indian Army veteran, military historian, strategic affairs expert, and author known for his extensive work on India's military history, national security, and geopolitics. A recognized voice on war, defence strategy, and India's armed forces legacy, he brings decades of first-hand experience and deep historical insight to every conversation.
If you enjoy conversations about Indian military history, war stories, national security, geopolitics, and the men who shaped India's defence legacy, subscribe to MensXP for more episodes of Men's Locker Room, where we explore the conversations men rarely have but everyone needs.
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Time stamps
00:00 – Trailer/Introduction
01:30 – Post-retirement writing, early authorship, and Indian philosophy
05:40 – How Bakshi Joined the army
10:03 – Batch of 1971
11:42 – March to Dhaka and the story mass surrender
13:00 – Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw’s iconic NDA address
16:02 – How to become a Field Marshal in the army
18:03 – Commanding a Khalsa company
23:45 – Bakshi on military operations
28:08 – Encounters in Kargil
30:14 – Pakistani Subedar Major’s tribute to Indian leadership
35:14 – Bakshi on facing combat zones
39:16 – What does "anti-national" really mean?
43:11 – Touring schools in INDIA
45:36 – Foreign intelligence and CIA
50:01 – NEET paper leaks, accountability, and comparison with China's Gaokao
56:55 – Caste , British origins of division, and meritocracy
1:10:05 – Information warfare, narrative battles, and public protests
1:13:27 – GD Bakshi on Agniveer scheme
1:14:52 – Pakistan–Saudi–Turkey defense pact
1:21:23 – Shift away from the US Dollar
1:24:26 – The Roast of Donald Trump and US
1:27:32 – Historical & cultural ties between India and Iran
1:31:04 – Bakshi on family, fatherhood, and grandchildren
1:37:36 – Retirement, completing a PhD, and writing 53 books
1:39:32 – Core life advice for youth
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General Bakshi takes us back to one of India's greatest military victories, the 1971 India-Pakistan war and the liberation of Bangladesh sharing rare insights and stories from the battlefield that shaped the subcontinent's history.
He pays tribute to the legendary Sam Manekshaw, India's first Field Marshal, recounting his leadership, strategy, and the qualities that made him one of the greatest military minds India has ever produced. The conversation also honors the extraordinary courage of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, whose sacrifice in the 1971 war remains one of the most inspiring stories of valor in Indian military history.
Bakshi opens up on India's evolving relationship with Pakistan and Bangladesh, and shares his sharp, no-holds-barred views on national security, geopolitics, and India's military preparedness today. He also touches on CJP-related issues and larger questions of law, justice, and accountability in India. The conversation takes a personal turn as General Bakshi reflects on his own life beyond the army ,the values that shaped him, and the sacrifices that come with a life dedicated to the nation.
About G.D. Bakshi
Major General G.D. Bakshi (Retd.) is a decorated Indian Army veteran, military historian, strategic affairs expert, and author known for his extensive work on India's military history, national security, and geopolitics. A recognized voice on war, defence strategy, and India's armed forces legacy, he brings decades of first-hand experience and deep historical insight to every conversation.
If you enjoy conversations about Indian military history, war stories, national security, geopolitics, and the men who shaped India's defence legacy, subscribe to MensXP for more episodes of Men's Locker Room, where we explore the conversations men rarely have but everyone needs.
Subscribe and stay tuned to MensXP.
Time stamps
00:00 – Trailer/Introduction
01:30 – Post-retirement writing, early authorship, and Indian philosophy
05:40 – How Bakshi Joined the army
10:03 – Batch of 1971
11:42 – March to Dhaka and the story mass surrender
13:00 – Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw’s iconic NDA address
16:02 – How to become a Field Marshal in the army
18:03 – Commanding a Khalsa company
23:45 – Bakshi on military operations
28:08 – Encounters in Kargil
30:14 – Pakistani Subedar Major’s tribute to Indian leadership
35:14 – Bakshi on facing combat zones
39:16 – What does "anti-national" really mean?
43:11 – Touring schools in INDIA
45:36 – Foreign intelligence and CIA
50:01 – NEET paper leaks, accountability, and comparison with China's Gaokao
56:55 – Caste , British origins of division, and meritocracy
1:10:05 – Information warfare, narrative battles, and public protests
1:13:27 – GD Bakshi on Agniveer scheme
1:14:52 – Pakistan–Saudi–Turkey defense pact
1:21:23 – Shift away from the US Dollar
1:24:26 – The Roast of Donald Trump and US
1:27:32 – Historical & cultural ties between India and Iran
1:31:04 – Bakshi on family, fatherhood, and grandchildren
1:37:36 – Retirement, completing a PhD, and writing 53 books
1:39:32 – Core life advice for youth
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