Some rare and old pictures from 1965 war

[Al-zakir]

I would like to share some rare pictures from 1965 war. Some of you may seen these pictures but other may not. These brave solder are Pakistani because there was no Bangladesh in 1965. Enjoy the pictures and be proud of the history either as Pakistani or Bangladeshi.

Pakistani gunners are giving an expert look-over to captured Indian field guns. The Indians left enough pieces in Chamb area alone to equip two Field Regiments. (1965 War)


Solders are praying to almighty Allah for the blessing.

 

[Al-zakir]

An operational tank squadron of the Pakistan army equipped with the Indian tanks (French-built AMXs) captured in the Chamb battle, out on manoeuvres. (1965 War)

 

[leonblack08]

Do you have pictures of soldiers on Eastern front??
I heard they strapped bombs to their bodies to blow up Indian tanks as they were short of Anti-tank mines.

 

[Al-zakir]

A captured Indian AMX tank in the hands of Pakistani tanksmen. (1965 War)



Infantry soldiers taking positions on the bank of a water obstacle. (1965 War)



Khem Karan, the Indian market town, was the place from where Indians were to launch their thrust on Kasur and then on to Lahore. The milestone in the picture with Pakistani soldiers in the background in an eloquent footnote to India's defeated ambitions. (1965 War)

 

[Al-zakir]

Pakistani troops in action: A dramatic picture of tank infantry assault on the Lahore front. (1965 War)


In clouds of dust, Pakistani tank and infantry soldiers are moving forward to join the action. (1965 War)


With smile bursting through their dust-coated faces, these Pakistani infantrymen are dashing towards the front. (1965 War)

 

[Al-zakir]

Do you have pictures of soldiers on Eastern front??
I heard they strapped bombs to their bodies to blow up Indian tanks as they were short of Anti-tank mines.

Yes that true. Extreme braveness. I am looking through the pictures. I am trying to find some pictures from eastern side as well. I might find some PAF pictures from east Pakistan...

 

[Al-zakir]

Indian prisoners of war are cheering their favourites in the three-legged race in one of the camp's sports meets. (1965 War)



Three Indian Army tanks (Centurian, Sherman and an AMX-13) captured during the 1965 war on display at Pakistan Army Museum Rawalpindi.
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[Al-zakir]

A Pakistan Army jeep with a recoilless rifle on top in a defensive position. The trench is interconnected with others on the side that are partially covered with trampalines - 'Rann of Kutch' crisis 1965.


Pakistani soldiers marching forward. In the still air of Rann of Kutch, where trucks can be heard for miles, going on foot was the preferred option for both sides during the conflict - 'Rann of Kutch' crisis 1965.




A Pakistani soldier battles strong gusts and harsh weather in the Kutch - 'Rann of Kutch' crisis 1965.


Pakistani AA unit speeds into position to set up against raids by IAF jets across the ceasefire line in Kashmir - 1965.

 

[U-571]

v r brothers :pak: :bangla:

 

[Al-zakir]

War of 1965, battle of Badiana. Pakistan Army 14 Para brigade, 'R' group in Bandiana area - 1965 War.


A Pakistan Army 106mm recoilless rifle positon - 1965 war.


Pakistan Army soldier stands next to a burnt-out Indian anti-tank gun - 1965 War.


A close-up of AMX-13 tank left behind by India at Jaurian - September 1965.


A party of journalists examining a Centurian tank left behind by Indians near Chawinda - September 1965.


People flock to see captured Indian armour in Lahore - September 1965

 

[Al-zakir]

v r brothers :pak: :bangla:

yes we are brothers without a doubt. We shed our blood together for a homeland with common believe. We may be separated but we could be proud of our history and share them with pride.

 

[Al-zakir]

A captured Indian AMX-13 tank - 1965 war.


Jeep left behind by Indian Maj Gen Prasad at Lahore front - September 1965.


An old villager appears to be quite amused as he is initiated into the mysteries of this AMX-13 tank left in Chamb area by the fleeing Indian Army.

 

[Al-zakir]

The destroyer PNS Jahangir closes the firgate PNS Tippu Sultan at high speed for transfer of operation orders of 'Operation Somnath' during 1965 war.



A proud sailor stands guard on the brow of PNS/M Ghazi shortly after her return from war patrol in 1965 war.

 

[U-571]

yes we are brothers without a doubt. We shed our blood together for a homeland with common believe. We may be separated but we could be proud of our history and share them with pride.

very pleased to hear that bro, bless you, and i ant wait for pics from the eastern front!!, the pics make me cry

 

[Al-zakir]

Indian Air Force Ouragan aircraft after being forced down by PAF fighters - 24 June 1965.


Wreckage of one of four Indian Vampire aircrafts, which were shot down on 1 September 1965.


No 35 Wing in front of the C-130, leader Zahid Butt 14th from left -1965.


Sargodha combat crews between the two wars. Aircraft L to R: F-104, Mirage-III, F-6 and RT-33.


No 31 Wing with leader 'Bill' Latif, middle row centre -1965.



Four PAF F-86F fighter-bombers return from an interdiction mission - September 1965.