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[bhola record]

He wasn't soldier he was what you say in military mess worker can't remember name..View attachment 668516

There are people who acknowledge bravery of Pakistani soldiers. I interacted with them they thank us.....

why are we even discussing this ??? their soldiers and commanders admitted it this isn't the first time hollywood tried to make pakistan look bad

 

[Metal 0-1]

it was the rangers who got stuck or the delta force operatives?

Both. Rangers took more casualties. Some of the Delta's extracted with first convoy. But some stayed.

Two Delta soldier M.Sgt Gary Gordon and Staff Sgt. Randy Shugart volunteered to secure 2nd Crash site only one pilot Durant was alive. They died while defending the crash site. Durant was taken POW.

There were also Delta operators who were inserted during night using vehicles to secure 2nd crash site after setting that chopper with thermite they moved to support Rangers at 1st crash site.

Than the Pakistanis came in..

Convoy left kill zone in early hours of morning

 

[Metal 0-1]

Gary Gordon and Randy Shugart in Somalia.

And these two are most Iconic weapons of these two Delta Operators
Gordon's Carbine

and Shugart's M-14

 

[IceCold]

Bhai, movie was complete distortion of facts.

Agreed Sir.

 

[fatman17]

today in history - remembering the heroic last stand of Daffadar Haq Nawaz, a tank commander in 11 Cavalry, who gave the ultimate sacrifice as the Indian armoured juggernaut seized Phillora.

syed ali hamid narrates

Unsung hero - The Friday Times - Naya Daur

Maj Gen Syed Ali Hamid on the last stand of Daffadar (Sergeant) Haq Nawaz against overwhelming odds in 1965

t.co

 

[fatman17]

Lieutenant Hussain Shah
Sitara-e-Jurat
Guides Cavalry
11 September 1965
Libbe-Khananwali https://t.co/w86kDsl7f8

 

[fatman17]

"they shall grow not old, as we that are left, grow old.
age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

at the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
we will remember them."

55 years and counting.

tonight's prayer,

may hussain be reunited with hassan.

 

[fatman17]

"lalay, hamaray peechay aur koi nahi hai jo isko rouk sakay, ye hamein hi rokna hai"

never forget,

Major Khadim Hussain Bangash
Sitara-e-Jurat
24 Cavalry ("Chargers")
12 September 1965
Khem Karan, Tarn Taran

recommended for the Nishan-e-Haider for extraordinary gallantry. https://t.co/GBkpU8y0aH

 

[fatman17]

"lalay, hamaray peechay aur koi nahi hai jo isko rouk sakay, ye hamein hi rokna hai"

never forget,

Major Khadim Hussain Bangash
Sitara-e-Jurat
24 Cavalry ("Chargers")
12 September 1965
Khem Karan, Tarn Taran

recommended for the Nishan-e-Haider for extraordinary gallantry. https://t.co/GBkpU8y0aH
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the IA had launched a brigade-level counterattack to regain Khem Karan, and spearheaded it with the Centurions of 3 Cavalry.

a polo player and squadron commander hailing from Usterzai Bala, Kohat - Khadim was going to the rear area when an enemy tank troop approached the FDLs. https://t.co/6HtEZPiFX2

 

[fatman17]

the IA had launched a brigade-level counterattack to regain Khem Karan, and spearheaded it with the Centurions of 3 Cavalry.

a polo player and squadron commander hailing from Usterzai Bala, Kohat - Khadim was going to the rear area when an enemy tank troop approached the FDLs. https://t.co/6HtEZPiFX2
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to his luck there was an abandoned RCL nearby, whose crew was dead.

alongside a Naik of the 5 FF and his own runner, the gritty Bangash would knock out 2 tanks at extremely close range.

manning an immobile weapon against armour was an invite to death - but they had no choice. https://t.co/9tSJqZCYoV

 

[fatman17]

the crew would engage their third and last tank, and in process of disabling it, they would be practically run over.

11 Division would hold on to Khem Karan - the credit going to the countless valiant like Khadim.

"their's not to reason why,
their's but to do and die." https://t.co/HQZ4JjRi4D

to his luck there was an abandoned RCL nearby, whose crew was dead.

alongside a Naik of the 5 FF and his own runner, the gritty Bangash would knock out 2 tanks at extremely close range.

manning an immobile weapon against armour was an invite to death - but they had no choice. https://t.co/9tSJqZCYoV
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[fatman17]

55 years ago, he gave up his life so that we can live today. RIP Brave Soldier.

 

[Phantom.]

PAF-USAF Exercise Midlink 1978
Midlink Flypast a F-111 Aardvark Leads two F-4s followed by 2 PAF F-6s and one PAF Mirage

 

[PanzerKiel]

Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC (14 October 1950 – 16 December 1971) born in Pune, Maharashtra, was an officer of the Indian Army and a posthumous recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration for valour in face of the enemy. He died in the Battle of Basantar during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 where his actions earned him his honour.

In 2001, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal - now 81 years old - felt a strong desire to visit his birthplace at Sargodha, now in Pakistan. At Lahore airport, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal was met by Brigadier Khawja Mohammad Naser, who took it upon himself to be Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal host and guide. Brigadier Naser really went out of way to ensure that Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal had a satisfying and nostalgic visit to his old house in Sargodha. Upon his return to Lahore he was once again the guest of Brigadier Naser for three days.
Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal was overwhelmed by the extreme kindness, deference, courtesy and respect bestowed upon him by Brigadier Naser and by all the members of his family and his many servants. However Brigadier Khetarpal felt that something was amiss but could not make out what it was. Was it the long silences that punctuated their animated conversation or was it the look of compassion in the eyes of the women in the family? He could not make out but was sure he was being treated as someone very special.
Finally, on the last night before Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal's departure, Brigadier Naser said 'Sir, there is something that I wanted to tell you for many years but I did not know how to get through to you. Finally, fate has intervened and sent you to me as an honoured guest. The last few days we have become close to one another and that has made my task even more difficult. It is regarding your son who is, of course, a national hero in India. However on that fateful day, your son and I were soldiers, unknown to one another, fighting for the respect and safety of our respective countries. I regret to tell you that your son died in my hands. Arun's courage was exemplary and he moved his tank with fearless courage and daring, totally unconcerned about his safety. Tank casualties were very high till finally there were just two of us left facing one another. We both fired simultaneously. It was destined that I was to live and he was to die.
It was only later that I got to know how young he was and who he was.I had all along thought that I would ask your forgiveness, but in telling the story I realize that there is nothing to forgive. Instead I salute your son for what he did at such a young age and I salute you too, because I know how he grew into such a young man. In the end it is character and values that matter."
Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal was silent as he did not know how to react.To be enjoying the hospitality of the person who had killed his son was a confusing feeling. However being a soldier himself he genuinely admired the chivalry of an officer whose complete squadron was decimated by his son.
Both the Brigadiers retired for the night deep in thought. There are never any victors in war; both sides lose and it is the families that have to pay the price and suffer the most. As someone once said 'Wars are created by politicians, compounded by bureaucrats and fought by soldiers.'
The next day photographs were taken and Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal returned to Delhi. Later the photos reached Delhi along with a note from Brigadier Naser that said:
"With Warmest regards and utmost sincerity, To: Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal, father of Shaheed Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC, who stood like an unsurmountable rock, between the victory and failure, of the counterattack by the 'SPEARHEADS' 13 LANCERS on 16 December 1971 in the battle of "Bara Pind' as we call it and battle of "Basantar" as 17 Poona Horse remembers. --Khawja Mohammad Naser, 13 Lancers, 2 March 2001, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

[fatman17]

17th Punjab, Major Raja Aziz Bhatti