The man who bombed Karachi : a memoir (Record no. 61347)
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| fixed length control field | 01768cam a2200193 i 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 8172235623 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9788172235628 |
| 082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 359.40954092 |
| Item number | NAN/M |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Nanda, S. M. |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The man who bombed Karachi : a memoir |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Noida |
| Name of publisher | Harper collins |
| Year of publication | 2015 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | 327 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : |
| Other physical details | illustrations (some color), maps ; |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | First published: 2004. |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Includes index. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | Admiral S.M. Nanda achieved distinction and honour for the remarkable and vital role he played in the 1971 war for the liberation of Bangladesh. He and his team of professionals formulated pragmatic strategies and devised tactics to neutralize the Pakistani Navy. The main target was the Karachi port, where the bulk of the Pakistani fleet was stationed. In this volume, the author focuses on this significant event, providing a detailed account of how exactly the Indian Navy carried out the operations. Apart from this crowning glory, this autobiography throws new light on the various activities and functions of the Indian Navy. Beginning with his childhood years, spent near Karachi in the pre-independence era, the author describes how he entered the Royal Indian Navy and how his career gradually developed thereafter, propelling him to the pinnacle as the Chief of Naval Staff of India.<br/><br/>About the Author: Admiral S.M. Nanda<br/><br/>Admiral S.M. Nanda (1915-2009) rose from the ranks to attain the top post as the Chief of Naval Staff in March 1970, holding the post till February 1973. After retirement, he served as the chairman and managing director of the Shipping Corporation of India. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1972.<br/> |
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| Koha item type | BK |
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| control field | 18961148 |
| 010 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER | |
| LC control number | 2015363313 |
| 952 ## - LOCATION AND ITEM INFORMATION (KOHA) | |
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| Damaged status | Home library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Cost, normal purchase price | Full call number | Accession Number | Koha item type |
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| Kannur University Central Library | Stack | 12/07/2021 | 599.00 | 359.40954092 NAN/M | 52809 | BK |