An integral part of the Jammu and Kashmir history, the Indo- Pakistan war was one of the bloodiest battles between India and Pakistan. Started on the 5th of August in the year of 1965, the Indo- Pakistan war proved to be a turning point in the intensity of the relationship of the two countries.

There was no formal announcement of the Indo- Pakistan war. The war was started by the Pakistani soldiers who were under the impression that the Indian army would not be able to counter attack the strong contingent of the well prepared force. Under the leadership of General Ayub Khan, the Pakistani army attacked India with full strength and force.

The Pakistani army had formulated a plan, according to which about twenty six to thirty three soldiers were dressed in the traditional attire of the local inhabitants of Jammu and Kashmir. These soldiers then crossed the Line of Control as local population of the hilly region.

Localized fights and little skirmish continued between the two sides of Pakistani and Indian soldiers. However the actual battle between the two sides had begun when the soldiers of the Pakistani army attacked Ackhnur. The Indian army in turn had counter attacked strategic locations within Pakistan. The bloodiest phase of the Indo- Pakistan War of 1965 took place in Sialkot.

With the intervention of the United Nations, the Indo- Pakistan War came to a dramatic halt with no definite outcome. According to mandate of the United Nations, both the countries consented to stop the war. The Indo- Pakistan War of 1965 showed the strength and determination of the Indian Army.

Last Updated on 8/29/2011

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