September 1, 1965 · Chamb sector, Jammu Theater
September 1, 1965
Pakistan launched a powerful armoured thrust in the Chamb sector, aiming to cut off Indian Kashmir at Akhnoor. The attack made rapid early gains against outnumbered Indian forces, but a controversial change of command mid-battle slowed the Pakistani advance, and India responded by opening a new front against Lahore to relieve the pressure.
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