The Ichogil Canal was constructed by the Pakistani government in the 1950’s partly as a defensive obstacle to prevent an hypothetical invasion of Lahore. At 45 m (148 ft) wide and 5 m (16 ft) deep, it presents a serious obstacle for any invading military force.[4] Much of the battle was fought from across the canal, with tanks providing fire support to a ground team which had crossed the canal.[9]
The battleedit
The battle was notable for being fought after the cease-fire had been signed on 22 September. Fighting began around midnight and lasted for about two and a half hours. India claimed that on 16 September, its soldiers had crossed the canal and were just six miles from the city of Lahore. The Indian attempts to advance on the Harike-Burki road, according to Pakistan's spokesman, had been thwarted. India attempted thirteen major offensives on this front, all of which Pakistan repelled successfully.[10]
Casualties and lossesedit
Accounts differ, Indian sources claim that between 27 and 49 Indian soldiers died.[4][7][3] And Pakistani casualties included 48 dead, 11 captured and 80 jumped into the canal and were washed away, presumably dead.[4]
^Hasan, Zubeida (1965). . Pakistan Horizon. 18 (4): 344–356. ISSN 0030-980X. JSTOR 41393247. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024 – via JSTOR. September India claimed that its troops had crossed the BRB Canal and were within six miles of Lahore. However, Pakistan's spokesman denied this claim and said that the Indian attempts to advance on the Harike-Burki road had been foiled. On this front, India launched all-together thirteen major thrusts, which were repulsed by Pakistan.
^ abcdefgCapt, R.S.G. (2005). Major Defence Operations Since 1947. Ocean Books. ISBN9788188322671. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
^ abRamachandran, D. P. (8 September 2015). "The might of the Thambis". The Hindu.
^D.P. Ramachandran (2008). Empire's First Soldiers. Lancer Publishers. p. 198. ISBN978-0-9796174-7-8.
^ abEmpire's First Soldiers By D.P. Ramachandran, p. 197, Lancer Publishers, 2008
^Jamna Das Akhtar (1969). Political Conspiracies in Pakistan. Punjabi Pustak Bhandar. p. 380.
^Capt, R.S.G. (2005). Major Defence Operations Since 1947. Ocean Books. ISBN9788188322671. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
^Hasan, Zubeida (1965). . Pakistan Horizon. 18 (4): 344–356. ISSN 0030-980X. JSTOR 41393247. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024 – via JSTOR. September India claimed that its troops had crossed the BRB Canal and were within six miles of Lahore. However, Pakistan's spokesman denied this claim and said that the Indian attempts to advance on the Harike-Burki road had been foiled. On this front, India launched all-together thirteen major thrusts, which were repulsed by Pakistan.
battle, ichogil, bund, this, article, relies, excessively, references, primary, sources, please, improve, this, article, adding, secondary, tertiary, sources, find, sources, news, newspapers, books, scholar, jstor, 2020, learn, when, remove, this, message, par. This article relies excessively on references to primary sources Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources Find sources Battle of Ichogil Bund news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2020 Learn how and when to remove this message Battle of Ichogil BundPart of the Indo Pakistani war of 1965Pakistani soldiers engaging with Indian forces at the BRB CanalDate22 23 September 1965 1 day LocationIchogil Canal Punjab PakistanResultPakistani victory 1 2 Indian invasions repulsedBelligerents India PakistanUnits involved9th Battalion Madras RegimentUnknownStrength800 900 1 battalion 150 250 2 companies Casualties and lossesIndian claims 27 3 49 dead 4 65 wounded 4 Indian claims 48 dead11 captured and 80 jumped into the canal and washed away 5 6 The Battle of Ichogil Bund also known as the Battle of BRB Canal was a skirmish fought from 22 September to 23 September 1965 4 7 as part of the Indo Pakistani War of 1965 8 by the 9th Battalion Madras Regiment 4 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel B K Satyan 3 5 Contents 1 Background 2 The battle 3 Casualties and losses 4 Other battles in the vicinity 5 See also 6 ReferencesBackground edit nbsp The Ichogil Canal in present day The Ichogil Canal was constructed by the Pakistani government in the 1950 s partly as a defensive obstacle to prevent an hypothetical invasion of Lahore At 45 m 148 ft wide and 5 m 16 ft deep it presents a serious obstacle for any invading military force 4 Much of the battle was fought from across the canal with tanks providing fire support to a ground team which had crossed the canal 9 The battle editThe battle was notable for being fought after the cease fire had been signed on 22 September Fighting began around midnight and lasted for about two and a half hours India claimed that on 16 September its soldiers had crossed the canal and were just six miles from the city of Lahore The Indian attempts to advance on the Harike Burki road according to Pakistan s spokesman had been thwarted India attempted thirteen major offensives on this front all of which Pakistan repelled successfully 10 Casualties and losses editAccounts differ Indian sources claim that between 27 and 49 Indian soldiers died 4 7 3 And Pakistani casualties included 48 dead 11 captured and 80 jumped into the canal and were washed away presumably dead 4 Other battles in the vicinity editListed north to south Battle of Chumb Battle of Phillora Battle of Chawinda Battle of Pul Kanjri Battle of Asal UttarSee also editIndo Pakistan Wars Operation Grand SlamReferences edit Combat Journal College of Combat 1987 p 7 Hasan Zubeida 1965 The Indiapaktstan War a Summary Account Pakistan Horizon 18 4 344 356 ISSN 0030 980X JSTOR 41393247 Archived from the original on 28 January 2024 via JSTOR September India claimed that its troops had crossed the BRB Canal and were within six miles of Lahore However Pakistan s spokesman denied this claim and said that the Indian attempts to advance on the Harike Burki road had been foiled On this front India launched all together thirteen major thrusts which were repulsed by Pakistan a b c Service Tribune News Ichhogil battle remembered Tribuneindia News Service Retrieved 19 May 2020 a b c d e f g Capt R S G 2005 Major Defence Operations Since 1947 Ocean Books ISBN 9788188322671 Retrieved 10 December 2017 a b Ramachandran D P 8 September 2015 The might of the Thambis The Hindu D P Ramachandran 2008 Empire s First Soldiers Lancer Publishers p 198 ISBN 978 0 9796174 7 8 a b Empire s First Soldiers By D P Ramachandran p 197 Lancer Publishers 2008 Jamna Das Akhtar 1969 Political Conspiracies in Pakistan Punjabi Pustak Bhandar p 380 Capt R S G 2005 Major Defence Operations Since 1947 Ocean Books ISBN 9788188322671 Retrieved 10 December 2017 Hasan Zubeida 1965 The Indiapaktstan War a Summary Account Pakistan Horizon 18 4 344 356 ISSN 0030 980X JSTOR 41393247 Archived from the original on 28 January 2024 via JSTOR September India claimed that its troops had crossed the BRB Canal and were within six miles of Lahore However Pakistan s spokesman denied this claim and said that the Indian attempts to advance on the Harike Burki road had been foiled On this front India launched all together thirteen major thrusts which were repulsed by Pakistan 31 39 36 N 74 29 06 E 31 660 N 74 485 E 31 660 74 485 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Battle of Ichogil Bund amp oldid 1221240424, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
