Here is why this book stands out in the crowded genre of 1971 literature:
The book highlights the complete breakdown of communication between the leaders of East and West Pakistan. It details how the military regime and political figures failed to accommodate the democratic aspirations of the Bengali majority following the 1970 elections.
: The author, Kamal Matinuddin, was a Pakistani military officer and historian who wrote extensively on the history of Pakistan and the Bangladesh Liberation War. His book provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of the events leading up to the war and its aftermath.