18th Division (Yugoslav Partisans)
18th Slovenia Division | |
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Flag of Democratic Federal Yugoslavia (used by the Partisans) | |
Active | 1943–1945 |
Country | Democratic Federal Yugoslavia |
Branch | Yugoslav Partisan Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | ~3,350 (upon formation) |
Part of | 7th Corps |
Engagements | World War II in Yugoslavia |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Rado Pehaček |
Military unit
The 18th Slovenia Division (Slovene: Osemnajsta slovenska divizija, Serbo-Croatian: Osamnaesta slovenačka divizija / Осамнаеста словеначка дивизија) was a Yugoslav Partisan division formed in Zdenska Vas on September 14, 1943. Upon formation it consisted of around 3,350[1] soldiers in three brigades, those being: the 8th, 9th and 10th Slovenia Brigades.[2] The division was commanded by Rado Pehaček and its political commissar was Janez Hribar - Tone. On October 3, 1943, it became a part of the 7th Corps. The division operated in Slovenia.[1]
References
- ^ a b Vojna Enciklopedija tom VI. Belgrade. 1973. p. 456.
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: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Vojni leksikon. Belgrade: Vojnoizdavački zavod. 1981. p. 1044.
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