History & Operations of Wars in Pakistan

[ghazi52]

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@leftofthepincer

"By November 1971, most of the troops had been living in water-logged bunkers, their feet rotted by slime, their skins ravaged by vermin, and their minds clogged by an incomprehensible conflict." excerpt from Shaukat Riza's 'The Pakistan Army, 1966-71'.

 

[Raja Porus]

It was under command 24 infantry brigade.

Sir what was the name of bde commander of 2nd armd bde at chammb?

 

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[ghazi52]

In 1965 War,
Hurs, (followers of Pir Saheb of Pagara) volunteered & fought shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan Army in the desert. Unmitigated in the art of modern warfare, Hurs compensated lack of military training with natural fighting skills acquired over ages in the desert.

 

[ghazi52]

These 8" Howitzers were used with devastating effect by Pakistan Artillery during 1965 & 1971 Pak-India wars. Citizens of Lahore, Pakistan nicknamed it Sherni (Lioness) due to its distinct boom during 1965 war & whole city collectively roared with the boom, when the guns fired.

This was the gun tower behind which this howitzer was towed to deploy the gun, for use against the enemy.

 

[ghazi52]

1965; post-ceasefire.

General Officer Commanding 7ᵗʰ Infantry Division, Major General Yahya Khan presents a captured 'Khukri' to General Musa.

The "Golden Arrow" dug-in after the drive to Akhnoor was abandoned. beat back several counterattacks. an oft-overlooked chapter.

 

[ghazi52]

The Commanding Officer 17 (Poona) Horse in 1965 was Lt Col Ardsher Burzarji Tarapore. He was a brave man and was killed on the tank when it was destroyed by Pak Army.
He was awarded highest Indian gallentry award Param Vir Chakra.
But his tank is standing in Army Museum Lahore.

 

[ghazi52]

Major Muneer Khan Orakzai of the 12ᵗʰ FFR, a 'Recon and Support' battalion operating in Chhamb-Jaurian during Operation Grand Slam. flanked by his senior JCO and the RATELO.

https://twitter.com/leftofthepincer/status/1434513402936840210/photo/1

 

[ghazi52]

Captured Indian G2 7.62 mm Self Loading Rifles, left behind by Indian soldiers accompanying Major General Niranjan Prasad GOC 15 Indian Division, while running away from the battle field in Lahore Sector during 1965 Pakistan-India war.
Army Museum Lahore.

 

[ghazi52]

1965 War: Battle of Batapur

56 years ago, on this day India crossed the international border, unannounced and attacked Lahore. Credit goes to the Pakistan Army who not only repulsed the Indian attack but successfully defended Lahore. The entire nation in general and Laborites backed their Armed Forces against this naked aggression of Indians. Today when our third generation is celebrating the “Defense Day”, while visiting Wahga border they notice war monuments along BRBL (Bambanwala-Ravi-Bedian Link) Canal and Grand Trunk Road and get curiously wonder about their history and background. One of these war monuments is located right in the middle of dual carriage GT Road on home side of BRBL, while driving along Lahore canal one hits the GT Road near Jallo Park and turns right towards Wahga where every evening the Flag lowering ceremony is witnessed by thousands of people from both sides of the border.

 

[ghazi52]

Commander in Chief General Muhammad Musa Khan with his troops in September 1965

 

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A trooper of the 1ˢᵗ East Bengal Regiment, armed with a BAR LMG, takes position along the BRBL Canal, at the Bedian Sector.

The unit received 17 gallantry awards, including:..

3 x Sitara-e-Jurat
8 x Tamgha-e-Jurat

for valour in combat during September 1965.

 

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Brig A Q Sher, on the Lahore front in 1965.

 

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Pakistani flag flutters over the Rajput fort of Kishengarh in Rajasthan, where Pakistan Army was in occupation of over 1,200 square miles of Indian territory.