1971 War & Operation X : How Condoms Saved Indian Navy Commandos | ft. Srikant Kesnur

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Watch part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyrw0ndad24&t=25s In Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we sit again with CMDE (Dr) SRIKANT B KESNUR, VSM, (Retd) also a Navy Historian. Who dives into the Indian Navy’s defining moments and battlefield innovations. From the Navy’s role in the Junagadh crisis to its unmatched strength in the 1971 war, he reveals tactical brilliance, including the ingenious use of condoms to protect underwater bombs. The episode brings alive legendary operations like Trident and Python, the daring attack on Karachi, the heroic story of INS Khukri. Commodore Kesnur also explains why 4th December is celebrated as Navy Day and reflects on the enduring legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as the Father of the Indian Navy. A gripping conversation packed with untold stories, strategy, and courage that shaped India’s naval history. 📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content. ✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes. This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷 Connect with us: [email protected] Chapters: 00:00 – What's coming up? 00:59 – Bhavya and Commodore Srikant begin the conversation 02:28 – Commodore Srikant’s background and journey in the Navy 04:07 – History of the Indian Navy 06:27 – The state of the Indian Navy before 1947 07:38 – Service under British command 08:28 – The story of Junagadh (now in Gujarat) 10:33 – Indian Navy’s mission during the Junagadh crisis 13:48 – Indian Navy’s strength during the 1971 war 18:01 – Tactical innovations introduced by the Indian Navy in 1971 21:04 – A notable example of tactical innovation 23:37 – Using condoms on underwater bombs to prevent water damage 26:49 – The real reason behind the 1971 war 30:14 – Was General Manekshaw the sole hero of the 1971 war? 32:51 – Operation Trident explained 44:01 – Why Karachi was chosen as the target 45:33 – The brave story of Captain Yadav 48:09 – Total damage inflicted on Pakistan during Operation Trident 50:05 – An Indian Navy sailor speaking Russian during Operation Trident 51:39 – Did Pakistan attempt retaliation after Operation Trident? 53:02 – Why 4th December is celebrated as Indian Navy Day 54:02 – Operation Python, conducted right after Operation Trident 57:39 – The heroic story of INS Khukri 01:00:55 – “If the ship goes down, the captain goes down with it” 01:01:50 – Description of missile containers 01:05:22 – A remarkable story from an Indian Navy battle 01:07:57 – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: The Father of the Indian Navy 01:15:10 – Closing thoughts and reflections 📢Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ X: https://www.twitter.com/ETwithBhavyaD/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ 📢Follow Bhavya Desai: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavya_desai/ X: https://twitter.com/bhavya_desai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavya.desai.520/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavya-desai-058652149/ 📢 Follow Srikant B Kesnur: X: https://x.com/srikantkesnur?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikant-kesnur-a4142b2a/ ▶ About Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai - "Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai" is a podcast channel where curiosity meets expertise! and our host Bhavya Desai, a curious and enthusiastic podcaster, talks to different experts and brings out the best in his guests, ensuring that every episode is packed with valuable takeaways. This show aims to connect people who love learning with professionals who have a lot of knowledge and experience.