Pavel Batov vs Zorawar Singh Kahluria

Batov commanded the 65th Army during the Battle of Stalingrad. His forces fought in the city and later participated in Operation Uranus, the encirclement of the German 6th Army.

Batov's 65th Army fought in the Battle of Kursk, defending the northern face of the salient. His forces repelled German attacks and later participated in the counteroffensive that liberated Orel.

Batov's 65th Army crossed the Danube River during the Belgrade Offensive. The crossing was conducted under fire and enabled the Soviet advance into Hungary and the encirclement of Budapest.

Batov was appointed Commander of the Carpathian Military District. He held this position until 1958, overseeing Soviet forces in western Ukraine and the border with NATO countries.

Zorawar Singh Kahluria led a Dogra army to conquer Ladakh, defeating the local Namgyal dynasty. He annexed the region to the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, extending Dogra control into the Himalayas.

Zorawar Singh Kahluria conquered Baltistan, defeating the local Maqpon rulers. He annexed the region to the Sikh Empire, further expanding Dogra territory in the Karakoram mountains.

Zorawar Singh Kahluria invaded Tibet with a Dogra army, capturing several forts and advancing toward Lhasa. The invasion was a major military campaign that challenged Tibetan sovereignty and alarmed the Chinese Qing dynasty.

Zorawar Singh Kahluria was killed in the Battle of To-yo in Tibet during a winter campaign. His army was defeated by Tibetan forces, and his death ended the Dogra invasion, leading to a peace treaty.