Zeeshan Siddiqui
Just 18 years after partition, both Pakistan and India were locked into a full-scale warfare in September, 1965. India went on with a military offensive targeting West Pakistan with latter repulsing the Indian move despite its limited military resources. On paper, Pakistan were the underdogs as the Indian military might of 700,000 troops easily outnumbered the meager strength of 260,000 troops of its opponent. However, a sheer display of gallantry, bravery and military maneuvering by Pakistan’s Armed Forces resulted in a successful defence of their territory during a 17-day long affair. More than the question of who won and who lost the war of 65’, it was a burning reflection of the belligerence and hostility to haunt the two neighbours for the decades to follow. Matrix Mag looks through the archives to capture the war moments.
