World Affairs Board - View Single Post - Patton vs Centurion 1965 Indo-Pakistan war

dave lukins · 08-30-2007, 18:02 PM

Ray, I very much doubt that the Patton Taks were "far Superior" to the Centurion tanks during the fracas in '65. Not withstanding that Pakistan had 2 Armoured Divisions, and India only had 4 Armoured Regiments.(centurion) The Battle of Usal Uttar sorted the odds out when a huge amount of Pattons were destroyed. With a well maintained vehicle..a well trained crew..the Centurion would have certainly held its own against the Patton

During the battle, Pakistan lost 97 Tanks which included 70 Patton...India lost 32 of which the majority were shermans

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dave lukins *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-04-07 Location: cheshire uk Posts: 4,751 Country:	Ray, I very much doubt that the Patton Taks were "far Superior" to the Centurion tanks during the fracas in '65. Not withstanding that Pakistan had 2 Armoured Divisions, and India only had 4 Armoured Regiments.(centurion) The Battle of Usal Uttar sorted the odds out when a huge amount of Pattons were destroyed. With a well maintained vehicle..a well trained crew..the Centurion would have certainly held its own against the Patton During the battle, Pakistan lost 97 Tanks which included 70 Patton...India lost 32 of which the majority were shermans Last edited by dave lukins : 08-30-2007 at 18:29 PM.