India is marking 60 years of victory in the 1965 war with Pakistan. Here is the story of Abdul Hamid, the Indian soldier who destroyed four Pakistani tanks and was posthumously awarded the Param Vir C ...
Major battles such as Dograi, Khem Karan and Phillora exemplified the interplay of tactical foresight, operational innovation and sheer valour that defined India’s response.
In the broader context of Vietnam War armored battles, Ben Het highlighted the tank’s versatility beyond jungle patrols, influencing later uses in operations like the Easter Offensive.
It was in this last battle on September 10 that Company Quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid of 4 Grenadiers won the Param Vir Chakra and the Commander Artillery of Pakistan Army’s armoured division, ...