Golden Jubilee of 1965 Operations – Booklet – FGCO002066

50 YEARS INTO THE GLORIOUS PAST: A TRI-SERVICE HUE IN 1965

Honour, selfless service and the spirit of sacrifice are ingrained tenets of the Indian Armed Forces enabling them to acquit themselves commendably both in war and peace. In the face of grave personal danger, the Indian Soldier, Sailor and Air Warrior have never hesitated in making the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. One such example of this ‘Glorious Saga’ was witnessed in 1965, wherein our Armed Forces exhibited tremendous grit, determination and fortitude, living up to the faith reposed in them by the Indian Nation and its leaders.

It was in 1965, the Indian Armed Forces were put to test by Pakistan for a second time, wherein Pakistani forces attacked in the area of Kutch. Subsequently skirmishes in the Kashmir valley and thereafter the armoured attacks in Chhamb area of Jammu province were witnessed.

The Indian Armed Forces, fought valiantly in the true spirit of the Indian Soldier. This was achieved through superior leadership and adroit application of operational art. Significant achievements by Indian Armed Forces that could find its place in the annals of the military history were the capture of the Haji Pir Pass and the Battle of Asal Uttar in Khem Karan Sector; the most intense tank to tank battles since World War – II.

The war also witnessed large scale aerial combats for the first time since independence wherein the timely entry of the Indian Air Force provided additional impetus that eventually stalled Pakistan’s nefarious designs, especially in the Chhamb-Jaurian Sector. Navy too standing by its ethos and camaraderie continued to provide its unflinching support to armed forces thus facilitating in achieving decisive victory over Pakistan.