The Ghazi Attack

Had succeeded, history would look different. A surviving Ghazi could have torpedoed the Vikrant, potentially delaying the liberation of Bangladesh and dragging the war into 1972.

The legacy of the Ghazi Attack extends beyond the military context. The operation has been celebrated in Indian popular culture, with several books, films, and documentaries chronicling the battle. The Ghazi Attack

Some naval analysts suggest the Ghazi simply suffered a structural failure. The submarine was old, operating in shallow coastal waters (treacherous for a 300+ foot sub), and may have bottomed out on the seabed, causing a leak and battery explosion. Had succeeded, history would look different