Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Indian Army

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a second confrontation pakistan took place in 1965. although war described inconclusive, india had better of war , clear winner in tactical , strategic terms. pakistani president ayub khan launched operation gibraltar in august 1965, during several pakistani paramilitary troops infiltrated indian-administered kashmir , attempt ignite anti-india agitation in jammu , kashmir. pakistani leaders believed india, still recovering disastrous sino-indian war, unable deal military thrust , kashmiri rebellion. india reacted swiftly , launched counter offensive on pakistan. pakistan launched operation grand slam in reply on 1 september, invading india s chamb-jaurian sector. in retaliation, indian army launched major offensive throughout border pakistan, lahore prime target.



the indian army captured police station in lahore, pakistan after winning battle of burki in 1965 war. left them after signing of tashkent declaration.


initially, indian army met considerable success in northern sector. after launching prolonged artillery barrages against pakistan, india able capture 3 important mountain positions in kashmir. 9 september, indian army had made considerable in-roads pakistan. india had largest haul of pakistani tanks when offensive of pakistan s 1st armoured division blunted @ battle of asal uttar, took place on 10 september near khemkaran. biggest tank battle of war came in form of battle of chawinda, largest tank battle in history after world war ii. pakistan s defeat @ battle of asal uttar hastened end of conflict.


at time of ceasefire declaration, india reported casualties of 3,000 killed. on other hand, estimated more 4,000 pakistani soldiers killed in battle. 471 pakistani tanks either destroyed or captured india. india lost total of 128 tanks during conflict. decision return pre-war positions, following tashkent declaration, caused outcry among polity in new delhi. believed india s decision accept ceasefire due political factors, , not military, since facing considerable pressure united states , un stop hostilities.








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