Battle of Asal Uttar

Battle of Asal Uttar
Part of Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

Captured Pakistani tanks on display near Bhikhiwind, India
Date8–10 September 1965
(2 days)
Location
Asal Uttar, Khemkaran, Punjab, India
Result

Indian Victory[1][2]

  • Withdraw of the Pakistani army from Khem Karan
Belligerents
 India  Pakistan
Commanders and leaders
Units involved

India 2nd Independent Armoured Brigade

Pakistan 1st Armoured Division

Casualties and losses
24 tanks destroyed ~100 tanks destroyed or captured

The Battle of Asal Uttar (Hindi : असल उत्तर ,[a] Punjabi: ਅਸਲ ਉੱਤਰ [7]) was one of the largest tank battles fought during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. It was fought from 8 to 10 September 1965, when the Pakistan Army thrust its tanks and infantry into Indian territory, capturing the Indian town of Khemkaran 5 km from the International Border.[8] The Indian troops retaliated, and after three days of bitter fighting, the battle ended with the Pakistani forces being repulsed near Asal Uttar. Factors that contributed to this were the fierce fight put up by the Indian Army, conditions of the plains, better Indian tactics, and a successful Indian strategy.[9][10]

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