DRIVE ON AMRITSAR*
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Pakistan Delay*
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India Advance*
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Date: September 10, 1965*
Location: India*
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During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, the Pakistani Army realized that taking the city of Amritsar would open a door to Delhi. If they could pull it off, the war would be over in one quick blow. The Pakistani 1st Armored Division was ordered to seize the city. However, the Indian Army reacted quickly by sending its 2nd Armor Brigade to intercept the Pakistani tanks. Using the high ground near the town of Assal Uttar, the Indian brigade made preparations for a "warm" welcome for the oncoming Pakistanis.
