Battle of Chamb

The attack was led by the 23 Division of Pakistan, while India's defence was to be carried out by the 10th Division. Major General Fazal-i-Muqueem Khan's plan was to take control of the Mandiala Bridge, which would force the Indians to abandon Chamb and all areas west of Munawar Tawi.

However, India was better prepared than it was during the 1965 conflict. In 1965, Pakistan had attacked the region with its 7 Infantry Division, which had managed to overrun two Indian brigades but was ultimately stopped at the Kanik-Fatwal Ridge Area. India decided to better prepare itself and obtained American Cobra anti-tank guided missiles, which Pakistan had used, and raised two anti-tank guided missile battalions.

During the 1971 battle, Brigadier Amar Cheema of the Indian Army believed that India had an advantage with its T-55 and T-54 tanks, equipped with 100 mm guns, which had pad ammunition firing capability. India also had more soldiers than the enemy. As a result, India was able to destroy 17 tanks, and 12 GUARDS, the Indian company responsible, was honoured with one Maha Vir Chakra, a Vir Chakra, a Sena Medal, one Mentioned in Despatches and the Theatre Honour Chhamb.

After the battle, the Simla Agreement was signed between the two nations on 2 July 1972, which allowed Pakistan to keep the territory it captured in the Chamb sector while India retained the territory it had captured on the Pakistani side of the ceasefire line opposite the Kargil sector.

General Andre Beaufre (Retired) of the French Army later analyzed the site and concluded that the Pakistani offensive had lacked boldness, the troops had moved too slowly, enough armor had not been used, and improper strategy had prevented proper coordination between the troops.