Sept 02 , 2015
News
World’s biggest war of tanks fought near Chawinda in 1965
Pakistanis knocked out invading Indian Army with historic defeat
APP
ISLAMABAD – Whole of the world watched that the Pakistanis were shedding even the last drop of their blood for defending Pakistan from India and knocked out the invading army, forcing it to go back after this biggest defeat.The Indian Army attacked Chawinda with 600 tanks. It was a major Indian attack, which was repulsed by the Pakistan Army and the local brave people who laid down under the attacking tanks with the heavy bombs on their bodies. They blew up all the Indian tanks by sacrificing their lives.
– Defence Day of Pakistan –
The Defence Day of Pakistan reminds the nation of the indomitable courage and unmatched sacrifices of gallant men who proved the world that the defence of Pakistan was unassailable, according to a report aired by a private TV channel. September 6 stands out as a symbol of unity, faith and discipline as a nation said by Father of the Nation Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
Talking to the channel, Sialkot-based senior army officials said that the defence day reminded them of the indomitable courage and unmatched sacrifices of gallant men who 50 years ago proved to the world that the defence of Pakistan was unassailable. “September 6 stands out as a symbol of enduring display of unity, faith and discipline as a nation. On the day when the nefarious designs of the enemy bedeviled by her arrogance of numerical superiority were thwarted,” they said.
“It is the day to pay homage to our martyrs and ghazis and to draw inspiration from their iconic acts of valour and supreme sacrifices. The day also proclaims that the proud sons of this valiant nation are even capable of defending the sacred frontiers of the motherland,” they said.
Chawinda-base Haji Qayyum Ilahi, who had been serving as hawaldar in Mujahid Force during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan war, said that the Pakistani soldiers and the people came to know this reality that the entire Chawinda and surrounding villages were ruined during the war and the land was littered with the bodies of the Indian army men. The monuments of 1965 war were established at Chawinda to pay homage to the armed forces of Pakistan and local people.
– More resilient, vibrant Pakistan –
The people of Chawinda wrote a golden history of bravery by sacrificing their lives for defending the motherland near Chawinda-Badiana during the war. “Compared to 1965, today's Pakistan has emerged as more resilient and vibrant country with strong conventional and non-conventional power. The day reminds us of determination, selflessness and sacrifices of our armed forces, which they had rendered for the Defence of Pakistan,” they added.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk