FlyingEagle
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On the 6th of September in 1965 our country which was but 18 yrs old found itself face to face with an extremely chalenging situation when war broke out with India. It really was the surprise attack as we have heard and read or not is another issue and we aren't discussing that strategic history now, this thread is meant to refresh the memories of those 17 days, the days when countless young men in uniform wrote blood warming, pulse racing tales of valor and mad bravery and obsessive devotion and love for the motherland and nation. when countless young men laid down their lives for their land, making the enemy sure that this young nation may be poor on resources but is fully able and mature to defend its boundaries thanks to the brave breed of Pakistani warriors. During these days pakistan found out what great potential our armed forces had, the whole world found out. and it was amazing. Ghazis, Shaheeds are worshipped in our culture and even almost anyone in a militart uniform. why? because these men we all know are ready to lay their lives for this land.
The war took place in the light of tensions and occasional battles in the Runn of Kuchh desert in Sindh area which was apprently wrapped up by early 1965 but right after that tensions erupted in the ever contentious, ever turbulent Kashmir areas. Both countries were in dialogue over the tense situation and both armed forces were almost ready for all out war. But still the whole world including leaders in both countries were against it and inspite of fierce battles in various areas throughout the border particularly in Kashmir, ruled out all out war. but all out war nevertheless broke out!
Indian army had to face very strong resistance in the lahore area during the firs few hours and today it seems if thay had managed to cross over that day, the outcome of the war may have been much diff. So huge credit goes to the regimants, units, and above all men who were deployed in the lahore areas of wahgah, Burki etc. among them all one name stands above the rest, that of Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, whose supernatural skills and devotion plyed a huge role in the outcome of the lahore battles. he was martyred directing artillery fire. Even if he hadnt been martyred he would have definitely recvd the Hilal-e-Jurat or Sitara-e-Jurat.
Throughout the country, during the war lasted extraordinary tales of heroism were written. a great tank battle; the biggest after WWII was fought at Chawinda in Sialkot sector. the Navy took an offensive and silenced the Indian navy by an attack on their port at Dwarka. The PAF was exceptionally prompt and of exemplary help to the ground forces.
There was cease fire on 23 Sep,but our nation had had quite an experience by then. Civilians were ready to head to borders armed with sticks and knives. would shout slogans to our aircraft chasing IAF planes.
The air was full of radio waves carrying patriotic tunes in Noor jehan's voice which prompted every soldier to fight harder.
there were a lot of heroes, most recognized, many unsung, we remember them always and particulary in Sept, marking the defense day. they died so we may live, if it hadnt been for them, we may not have been here.
I would wish if i could pay tribute to each and every shaheed and ghazi here, but thats not possible. I'd request everyone to post here names and tales, personal, heard from a friend, of a relative, acquainatnce, pictures memories etc whatever, to freshen up the blood drops of those brave men.
The war took place in the light of tensions and occasional battles in the Runn of Kuchh desert in Sindh area which was apprently wrapped up by early 1965 but right after that tensions erupted in the ever contentious, ever turbulent Kashmir areas. Both countries were in dialogue over the tense situation and both armed forces were almost ready for all out war. But still the whole world including leaders in both countries were against it and inspite of fierce battles in various areas throughout the border particularly in Kashmir, ruled out all out war. but all out war nevertheless broke out!
Indian army had to face very strong resistance in the lahore area during the firs few hours and today it seems if thay had managed to cross over that day, the outcome of the war may have been much diff. So huge credit goes to the regimants, units, and above all men who were deployed in the lahore areas of wahgah, Burki etc. among them all one name stands above the rest, that of Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, whose supernatural skills and devotion plyed a huge role in the outcome of the lahore battles. he was martyred directing artillery fire. Even if he hadnt been martyred he would have definitely recvd the Hilal-e-Jurat or Sitara-e-Jurat.
Throughout the country, during the war lasted extraordinary tales of heroism were written. a great tank battle; the biggest after WWII was fought at Chawinda in Sialkot sector. the Navy took an offensive and silenced the Indian navy by an attack on their port at Dwarka. The PAF was exceptionally prompt and of exemplary help to the ground forces.
There was cease fire on 23 Sep,but our nation had had quite an experience by then. Civilians were ready to head to borders armed with sticks and knives. would shout slogans to our aircraft chasing IAF planes.
The air was full of radio waves carrying patriotic tunes in Noor jehan's voice which prompted every soldier to fight harder.
there were a lot of heroes, most recognized, many unsung, we remember them always and particulary in Sept, marking the defense day. they died so we may live, if it hadnt been for them, we may not have been here.
I would wish if i could pay tribute to each and every shaheed and ghazi here, but thats not possible. I'd request everyone to post here names and tales, personal, heard from a friend, of a relative, acquainatnce, pictures memories etc whatever, to freshen up the blood drops of those brave men.
