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India-Pakistan War-1965 Module - V

Major Wars Post
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the Security Council on 20 Sept 1965 passed a resolution unanimously on a clear Independence
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cut ceasefire. On 27 Sep 1965 a mutual ceasefire agreement came into effect.
On the eve of the ceasefire India occupied nearly 700 sq miles of Pakistani territory.
Pakistan captured 196 Sq. miles. During the 22 days of war Pakistan lost 417 tanks
as against India's 123 tanks. The Pakistani loss in the air, was 73 aircrafts against
India's 35. The figures of losses are not accurate because each country will claim a
different figure against the other. However, it is fair to conclude that Pakistan lost much Note
more than India despite being numerically better in tanks, aircrafts and better American
weapons. It is not the weapon but the man behind the weapon that matters.

Activity 18.1

Search the internet and find the name of the Param Veer Chakra winners of 1965 war.
Find their images and make a collage.

Intext Questions 18.3

1. What are the major aircrafts that the Indian Air Force used during the 1965
War?
2. Who was the Prime Minister of India during the 1965 Indo-Pak war?

What You Have Learnt

 Overview of the 1965 Indo-Pak war.

 Operations in the Rann of Kutch.
 Military operations in the Kashmir Valley.

 Warfare in the Lahore and Rajasthan sectors.

 Role of the Indian Air Force in the War.
 How the ceasefire came into being.

Terminal Exercises

1. Write a brief note on the operations in the Rann of Kutch.

2. Describe the confrontation between India and Pakistan in the Kashmir Sector in
the 1965 War.
3. How did the Indian Air Force play a crucial role in the 1965 War?

4. Explain the reasons for ceasefire in the 1965 war.

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