| Battle of Phillora | |||||||||
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| Part of Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 | |||||||||
 Sculpture showing the Indo-Pakistani War | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 India |
 Pakistan | ||||||||
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33rd TDU 4th Frontier Force 14th Para Brigade[7] | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| 6 tanks destroyed[8][9] | 66 tanks destroyed [1][2][9] | ||||||||
The Battle of Phillora was a large tank battle fought during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. It commenced on 10 September when the Indian 1st Armoured Division, with four armoured regiments and supporting forces under command, attacked positions in the Sialkot sector held by Pakistani 6th Armoured Division. After three days the Pakistanis withdrew with the loss of 66 tanks. The Indians admitted to the loss of 6 Centurions.
The battle coincided with the Battle of Asal Uttar where the Indians were again successful. It was followed by the Battle of Chawinda, where the Indian offensive was halted. On 22 September a ceasefire came into force.
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