THE SECOND KASHMIR WAR, 1965

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	An Indian soldier stands alone atop a Pakistani pill box in the Kalra sector. Pill-boxes formed part of Pakistan's formidable defences and many Indian troops gallantly lost their lives trying to take these defences out.
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	Lieutenant General Harbakhsh Singh listens keenly as Lieutenant General Bukhtiar Rana, Pakistan Army makes a point during post-war negotiations at Lahore. Officials from the United Nations walk right behind.
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	Lieutenant General Harbakhsh Singh (middle) standing under the Victory Gate erected to commemorate the defeat of the Pakistan Army. A poster at right reads, 'Thanks to the Indian Army - Our Saviour.'
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	Concrete pill boxes in Dograi, Lahore proved to be a tough nut to crack, as they even withstood artillery shelling! These formidable defences were finally captured in hand-to-hand combat by the 3 Jat.
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	Lieutenant General Harbakhsh Singh being presented a sword by Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in appreciation of services rendered to the nation at a function at the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Delhi.
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	In the heat of the moment - a section of Indian soldiers, charge a Pakistan defensive line in the Phillora sector. Many Indian troops lost their lives in these suicidal frontal attacks.
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	The Commanders of the War: General Joyanto Nath Chaudhuri, Chief of Army Staff (right) with Air Chief Marshal (later Marshal of the Air Force) Arjan Singh, Chief of Air Staff.
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	A destroyed bridge, across the Ichogil Canal, on the road to Lahore. The Pakistan Army destroyed all the bridges to the city during their hasty retreat.
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	General J.N. Chaudhuri exchanging pleasantries with Indian troops, during a visit to the Khem Karan sector.
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	A well-camouflaged Indian Army Centurion tank awaits the arrival of the Pakistan Army at Assal Uttar.
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	Valiant soldiers of 6 Dogra flying the Tricolour after capturing the Gitian feature at Hajipir Pass.
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	Prime Minister Lal Bahadhur Shastri addressing a fairly large crowd of Jawans in a forward area.
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	Major General S.S. Kalaan, MVC and Brigadier Z.C. Bakshi, MVC, VrC, VSM on the Hajipir Pass.
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	Indian troops raise the Indian tricolour atop Hajipir Pass, on 28 August 1965.
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	The Tricolour being hoisted at Dera Baba Nanak, India soon after the war.
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