Battle of Phillora

Name: Battle of Phillora
Start: 1965-09-07
End: 1965-09-11

7 Sep 1965 – 11 Sep 1965 · 32.38° N, 74.72° E

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When: 7 Sep 1965 – 11 Sep 1965
Kind: Battle
Coordinates: 32.38° N, 74.72° E
Description: battle of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

Placed at the town its title names, Phillora.

Battle of Phillora

Battle of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

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 67 tanks. The Indian losses were 6 Centurions.

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Indo-Pakistani War of 19655 Aug 1965 · Interstate war · Deaths 7,500

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