Some rare and old pictures from 1965 war
1 - I would like to share some rare pictures from 1965 war. Some of you may seen these pictures but other may not. These brave solder are Pakistani because there was no Bangladesh in 1965. Enjoy the pictures and be proud of the history either as Pakistani or Bangladeshi.
Pakistani gunners are giving an expert look-over to captured Indian field guns. The Indians left enough pieces in Chamb area alone to equip two Field Regiments. (1965 War)
2- An operational tank squadron of the Pakistan army equipped with the Indian tanks (French-built AMXs) captured in the Chamb battle, out on manoeuvres. (1965 War)
3- A captured Indian AMX tank in the hands of Pakistani tanksmen. (1965 War)
4- Infantry soldiers taking positions on the bank of a water obstacle. (1965 War)
5- Khem Karan, the Indian market town, was the place from where Indians were to launch their thrust on Kasur and then on to Lahore. The milestone in the picture with Pakistani soldiers in the background in an eloquent footnote to India's defeated ambitions. (1965 War)
6- Pakistani troops in action: A dramatic picture of tank infantry assault on the Lahore front. (1965 War)
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In clouds of dust, Pakistani tank and infantry soldiers are moving forward to join the action. (1965 War)
8- With smile bursting through their dust-coated faces, these Pakistani infantrymen are dashing towards the front. (1965 War)
9- Indian prisoners of war are cheering their favourites in the three-legged race in one of the camp's sports meets. (1965 War)
10- Three Indian Army tanks (Centurian, Sherman and an AMX-13) captured during the 1965 war on display at Pakistan Army Museum Rawalpindi.
11- A Pakistan Army jeep with a recoilless rifle on top in a defensive position. The trench is interconnected with others on the side that are partially covered with trampalines - 'Rann of Kutch' crisis 1965.
12- Pakistani soldiers marching forward. In the still air of Rann of Kutch, where trucks can be heard for miles, going on foot was the preferred option for both sides during the conflict - 'Rann of Kutch' crisis 1965.
13 - Pakistani AA unit speeds into position to set up against raids by IAF jets across the ceasefire line in Kashmir - 1965.
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