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September 1965 Pakistan waged war against India for the second time. Her basic aim, as always, was the annexation of the\r\nstate of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Pakistan planned her offensive in three phases. Phase 1. An offensive in the Rann on Kutch\r\nto try out her newly acquired weapons gifted by the US. Phase 2. To infiltrate a force of 30,000 guerrillas across the Cease Fire\r\nLine (CFL). Phase 3. To launch an offensive across the CFL and the International border (IB) to capture Akhnur and to cut the\r\nLine of Communication (LOC) between Jammu and Poonch. India responded by an offensive across the International Border in\r\nPunjab and after a series of hard-fought battles reached the outskirts of Lahore. Pakistan counter attacked and her 1st Armoured\r\nDivision was practically annihilated at Khem Karan and Asal Uttar.\r\n\r\nOne particular soldier played a key role in the destruction of Pakistan\u2019s 1st Armoured Division. His name was Abdul Hamid.\r\nThis is his story.
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ISBN : 9789351941620
Pages : 32
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