The war of 1965 was fought between Pakistan and India over Kashmir in September 1965.The war lasted for 17 days and claimed thousands of lives on both sides.The war finally ended after 17 days of fighting after both the superpowers USA and USSR used significant domestic tools to end the conflict as they feared that it could draw other powers in the conflict. Following is a collection of photos of the 1965 war....................
Pakistani Soldiers Advancing |
Pakistani Soldiers inspect an abandoned Indian tank |
Pakistani tanks marching towards the enemy positions |
A snapshot from an Australian Newspaper |
Pakistani soldier in the captured town of KhemKaran |
A soldier stands under the sign post at Munabad Junction |
Four PAF planes flying in formation |
PNS Ghazi the only long range submarine operated by either side during the war. |
Indian military position after being over run |
After math of the biggest tank battle fought since World War 2 |
The sole bomber operated by the Pakistan Air force in 1965 the B-57 |
Air Chief Marshall Nur khan |
The man who led the Pathankot Raid (Flight Lieutenant Sajjad Haider) |
Boeing B-57 bombers used by the PAF during the War |
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Muhammad Mahmood Alam of the Pakistan Air Force the first and the only jet ace in one mission. |
Pakistan Navy Ship during the 1965 War |
PAF pilots pose for a photo in front of a F-86 Sabre the main fighter of the 1965 war |
Indian town Ambala after being stuck by Pakistani Bombers |
PNS Ghazi the long range submarine of Pakistan Navy |