This is a chapter from Major Amin’s history of the Pakistani army. It is a very long post and there is a lot of repetition (do keep in mind that he wrote it mainly for a Pakistani audience, who may need convincing on some of the points) but I wanted to post it as a … Continue reading Why Did the Indian and Pakistani Armies fail in 1965?
From Major Amin. Originally written in 1999 Why Military Defeat in 1971-The Qualitative Destruction of Pakistan Army between 1955 and 1971 Major A.H Amin (Retired) https://www.militaryhistorycentre.com/blogs/news/pakistan-army-between-1965-and-1971 Why Military Defeat in 1971-The Qualitative Destruction of Pakistan Army between 1955 and 1971 • August 2020 Research teaching and writing were unproductive jobs in British India since they … Continue reading The Qualitative Destruction of Pakistan Army between 1955 and 1971
The following are two posts (originally written many years ago) from the Pakistani military historian and analys Agha Humayun Amin. It is interesting to y see that nothing has changed since 2002 (the article is from 2002 and the interview is from early 2001, before the fall of the taliban). Anyway, whether you agree or … Continue reading Pakistan and Military Rule (and a long interview with General Babar)
From Major Amin. A look at some factors that made the EIC so successful militarily. As usual, the Royal Navy gets a lot of credit. Native troops played a significant role in the East India Company’s conquest of India. Certain aspects however made the military potential and effectiveness of East India Company’s troops stand out … Continue reading Why Did the EIC Win in India
This is a longish piece written by Major Amin. As readers of brownpundits are well aware, major Amin is a military historian (and a very good one) who also has strong (and mostly “not academic”) opinions about history in general. These are his thoughts on the Indian Mutiny (aka “War of independence”). Even those who … Continue reading Causes of the Revolt of 1857
The late Major General Tajammal Hussain Malik had an illustrious military careere (and a very controversial retirement career). In 1965 his unit played an important role in the defense of Lahore (a battle that the Indian army could have won if led by someone like Sagat Singh, but luckily for Pakistan, their GOC was Niranjan … Continue reading Interview with a Mujahid: Maj Gen Tajammal Hussain Malik
The following is a set of pictures from Major Amin (a well known military history specialist in Pakistan) that give the flavor of the 200 year run of loot, plunder and internecine warfare that characterized the Ghaznavid dynasty (including alliances with Indian rulers and officials who were willing to work with them). These are just … Continue reading Ghaznavids from 1021 to 1186
(via Major Amin) Why Musa was made C-in-C By Aslam Minhas In October 1958, Ayub appointed General Mohammed Musa (who rose from the ranks) as the next C-in-C with Lt-Gen Muhammed Habibullah Khan as his Chief of Staff. In doing so, Ayub overlooked Lt-Gen Habibullah Khan, an officer technically and professionally more qualified than Gen … Continue reading Why Musa was made C in C Pakistan Army
Original article by Gen Asad Durrani. Comments in red by Dr Hamid Hussain. Additional comments in blue by Major Amin. LG Asad Durrani views and my two cents in red. Regards, Hamid The Same Page Saga Lt Gen ® Asad Durrani The Chief of Army Staff in Pakistan is not just another head of service, … Continue reading The “Same Page” saga..
Book review as receieved from Major Amin This is an interesting book and what the author wants to say is something I have always believed and said. However it is essential to examine in detail what Mr Aqil Shah has to say and offer some humble analysis . On page- ix , would like to offer … Continue reading Review: The Army and Democracy by Aqil Shah