Lt Gen Harbaksh Singh

ModernGeneralIndia1913 — 1999

Western Army commander who held the line in 1965.

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Quick Facts

Born

1913

Died

1999

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score51.7

Lt Gen Harbaksh Singh — Complete Timeline

1965 AD

Command of Western Army in 1965 WarWar◆ Major

As General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, Lieutenant General Harbaksh Singh led Indian forces during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War. He successfully defended key sectors like Punjab and held the line against Pakistani offensives, preventing a breakthrough towards Delhi.

1965 WarWestern CommandDefense

Impact: national

Battle of Asal UttarWar◆ Major

Under Harbaksh Singh's overall command, Indian forces repelled a major Pakistani armored thrust at Asal Uttar in Punjab. The battle resulted in the destruction of many Pakistani tanks and halted their advance, a key defensive victory in the 1965 war.

1965 WarBattle of Asal UttarArmored Warfare

Impact: regional