BATTLE OF PHILLORA - 1965 INDO PAKISTAN WAR

 

Introduction:

The Battle of Phillora, which took place during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, was a crucial military encounter that had a significant impact on the war's outcome. Fought in Phillora town, located in Pakistan's Sialkot sector, this battle showcased the bravery and clever strategies of the soldiers involved. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by both the Indian and Pakistani armies as they fought for control of the region.


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According to Colonel VS Ghuman , during the war, after clearing the way to capture Phillora, the regiment stopped the movement of the enemy, which spread panic among the Pakistanis. Phillora was then easily captured by the Indian infantry brigade.


Jagran Correspondent, Pathankot: The Fourth Horse is one of the most famous regiments of the Indian Army. Tributes will be paid by the 11 September Unit to the martyrs who died in the Battle of Phillora in the Indo-Pak war 56 years ago. During September 1965, the two newly formed countries of the subcontinent fought a war for the second time in 18 years after their formation in 1947, said Colonel VS Ghuman, Commandant of the Fourth Horse.


In the historic Battle of Phillora, the 4th Horse was a skilful tank regiment within the Indian-1 Armored Division in the Sialkot sector, which destroyed 79 tanks and 17 RCL guns of a Pakistani armored formation without being deterred by enemy Panton tanks.



Colonel VS Ghuman told that during the war, after clearing the way to capture Phillora, the regiment stopped the movement of the enemy, which spread panic among the Pakistanis. Phillora was then easily captured by the Indian infantry brigade. However, the regiment lost many men and two of its best officers in the fighting, apart from a large number of wounded. In addition the regiment earned numerous individual distinctions, including two Maha Vir Chakras, two Vishisht Seva Medals, six Sena Medals, 15 mentioned dispatches and numerous citations for gallantry.


He pointed out that the Battle of Phillora, which was fought on 11 September 1965, holds a proud place in the history of the regiment, as it was the first time that the Fourth Horse went into battle as an entirely Indian unit under full Indian officers. Descended and fighting for the honor of independent India. During the Indo-Pak War of 1971, the Fourth Horse once again moved forward from the Sialkot sector, destroying 32 Pakistani tanks in the battles of Thakurwadi, Chakra and Darmian, Ghamrola, and crossing the Basantar River to the Pakistani side. Moved further to the western sector. Since its inception in 1857, the regiment has possessed gallantry, tenacity in the face of adversity and the ability to bear casualties in battle and still functions as a fighting unit. These capabilities have won him 23 battle honors across the world.

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