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warsPeriod: August – September 1965Archival Dossier

1965 India–Pakistan War

Archival overview of the 1965 war — including the capture of Haji Pir Pass, the armour battles of Asal Uttar and Phillora, and air-land operations across the western theatre.

Strategic Overview

Triggered by infiltration in Jammu & Kashmir in August 1965 and subsequent full-scale hostilities in September 1965 across Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, the 1965 conflict featured some of the largest tank and air engagements since the Second World War.

Major Battles & Operations

  • Capture of Haji Pir Pass (August 1965): Bold mountain offensive linking Uri and Poonch.
  • Battle of Asal Uttar (September 1965, Khem Karan Sector): Classic defensive-offensive armour battle creating “Patton Nagar”, where CQMH Abdul Hamid (4 Grenadiers) was awarded the Param Vir Chakra (posthumous).
  • Battle of Phillora & Chawinda (Sialkot Sector): Deep armoured thrust in the Sialkot sector led by 1 Armoured Division (Lt Col A.B. Tarapore, PVC, posthumous).
  • Battle of Barki & Dograi (Lahore Sector): Night assaults across the Ichhogil Canal approaches.