Reichmarshal
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I don't think gen Tariq would make such a statement or issue such an order, knowing fully well that he has to clear built up area...even if u reduce bult up areas to rubble it would make more ambush friendly and provide excellent cover for opposing forces. In addition to that they had to clear passes and valleys where ttp held the heights.The tank crews were especially ordered by gen Tariq khan to avoid being hit as it would undermine the capabilities of Pakistani armoured Corps if they were destroyed by some rag tag terrorists in a greater number. More over tanks were used not as an armored punch but to close mobile provide fire support to the
infantry and also to strengthen the morale of jawans
Plus our forces held very little ground and to capture it all back tooth and nail.
Gen tariq was at it at the very start when it was the toughest and the bloodiest. Casualties and loss of material was a given.