Battle of Thorgo (1948 AD)

Battle of Thorgo (Dominion of Pakistan vs Dominion of India & Jammu and Kashmir) took place in 1948 AD during Kashmir conflict and the Indo-Pakistani war of 1947–1948.

Battle facts

• Year: 1948 AD
• Date: 1948-03-18
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Kashmir conflict and the Indo-Pakistani war of 1947–1948
• Side A: Dominion of Pakistan
• Side B: Dominion of India, Jammu and Kashmir
• Commanders (A): Maj.Ehsan Ali, Lieu.Babar, Capt.Nek Alam
• Commanders (B): Faqir Singh, Major.Coutts
• Casualties: approx. UnknownPakistani Sources: 150 killed, 75000 rounds of 303 ammo, (2-3) Mortar, rifles, Sten-guns, MMG's Indian Sources: 26 killed, 7 missing presumed killed, 18 wounded, 27 rifles, 5 Sten guns, 2 VB Machine g
• Outcome: Pakistani victory Relief column defeated Remaining forces retreat
• Coordinates: 35.301°, 75.744°

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