01 Sep 1965: Ayub Khan unleashed a vengeful attack on Chhamb to show the 'Hindus' their place.
Was fighting to save Lahore five days later!
Was fighting to save Lahore five days later!
Events starting this day in 1965 would give birth to phrases like "Sabre Killer", "Graveyard of Pattons" and of course, "Defence of Pakistan Day"!
"Hindu morale would not stand for more than a couple of hard blows delivered at the right time and the right place."
- Ayub Khan, 1965
#Delusions
- Ayub Khan, 1965
#Delusions
On this day in 1965, the first Vampire sorties were launched by IAF over Chhamb .. and a rout followed.
Hastened their decommissioning.
Packie Sabres would fly unmolested for a few days more, till such time men like the Keelor brothers shot them out of the skies!
Hastened their decommissioning.
Packie Sabres would fly unmolested for a few days more, till such time men like the Keelor brothers shot them out of the skies!
Sharing a thread I wrote on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the 1965 War. May have a look 🙏
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/622049477461872640
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