A collection of reports from the Dawn newspaper archives provide a day by day account of the August build-up to the India-Pakistan 1965 war.

August 9-10, 1965: The Revolutionary Council launches

August 11, 1965: Battles commence

August 12-13, 1965: 'Aim for peace', while battles continue with India

August 16, 1965: 'Oppression' and 'revolution' in Kashmir

August 17, 1965: The Kargil push

August 18, 1965: The 'Crusade' continues, casualties on both sides

August 19-20, 1965: Pakistan patriots battle Indian aggression

August 22-24, 1965: 'Freedom fighters' kill over 1,000 Indians

August 25-27, 1965: Death on all sides, 'Mujahids punish oppressors'

August 28-30, 1965: From battles to war