You've probably heard many stories about the valor of indian soldiers, but this one from the battle with pakistan in 1971 is really special.
Thousands of condoms were ordered by the indian Navy during the war to liberate east pakistan (now Bangladesh). It's interesting to note that the condoms were ordered for a critical purpose in a strategic operation rather than for regular use. Here's how India's unconventional strategy of ordering condoms during the conflict helped them defeat pakistan and free Bangladesh.
Why india ordered condoms during the 1971 war
The indian army had to utilize condoms for tactical reasons during the battle when the Pakistani army struck the indian airbase, leading to retaliation attacks on the indian Navy from multiple fronts. Here's how these condoms unexpectedly contributed to the placement of naval mines against Pakistani vessels.
Conflict in Chittagong port in then east Pakistan
Indian soldiers intended to target and blow up Pakistani ships during the war with pakistan, which was in the process of freeing east pakistan, or modern-day Bangladesh, where one of the battlefronts was located in Chittagong harbor. But the then-current limpet mine, which would detonate in half an hour, had to be positioned beneath the ship.
In order to address this issue, the indian Navy placed an order for hundreds of condoms during the 1971 India-Pakistan conflict. According to a report by ABP Live, the condoms were positioned over the limpet mine as part of the tactical process so that it could stay safe in the water and only explode in time.
Additionally, the indian army was having trouble keeping its weapons dry as they trudged through Bangladesh's muddy areas, so they covered their gun muzzles with condoms to keep them dry.
Thousands of condoms were ordered by the indian Navy during the war to liberate east pakistan (now Bangladesh). It's interesting to note that the condoms were ordered for a critical purpose in a strategic operation rather than for regular use. Here's how India's unconventional strategy of ordering condoms during the conflict helped them defeat pakistan and free Bangladesh.
Why india ordered condoms during the 1971 war
The indian army had to utilize condoms for tactical reasons during the battle when the Pakistani army struck the indian airbase, leading to retaliation attacks on the indian Navy from multiple fronts. Here's how these condoms unexpectedly contributed to the placement of naval mines against Pakistani vessels.
Conflict in Chittagong port in then east Pakistan
Indian soldiers intended to target and blow up Pakistani ships during the war with pakistan, which was in the process of freeing east pakistan, or modern-day Bangladesh, where one of the battlefronts was located in Chittagong harbor. But the then-current limpet mine, which would detonate in half an hour, had to be positioned beneath the ship.
In order to address this issue, the indian Navy placed an order for hundreds of condoms during the 1971 India-Pakistan conflict. According to a report by ABP Live, the condoms were positioned over the limpet mine as part of the tactical process so that it could stay safe in the water and only explode in time.
Additionally, the indian army was having trouble keeping its weapons dry as they trudged through Bangladesh's muddy areas, so they covered their gun muzzles with condoms to keep them dry.
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