"In 1971, I went through a minefield about 1000m long with a comapny plus one platoon"
Ray could you tell us about the circumstances under which you had to cross the minefield? Im sure there were logistical or tactical reasons why the minefield was not cleared. It might help put things in perspective if the situation your unit was in then is known. Was this in the Eastern or the Western sector? The Eastern sector (then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh) saw one of the quickest military campaigns in history, drawing comparisons with the blitzkrieg. And this was across terrain that is a lot tougher than France, crisscrossed with rivers and other natural obstacles.
Ray could you tell us about the circumstances under which you had to cross the minefield? Im sure there were logistical or tactical reasons why the minefield was not cleared. It might help put things in perspective if the situation your unit was in then is known. Was this in the Eastern or the Western sector? The Eastern sector (then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh) saw one of the quickest military campaigns in history, drawing comparisons with the blitzkrieg. And this was across terrain that is a lot tougher than France, crisscrossed with rivers and other natural obstacles.
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