The 4th Krajina Division (Serbo-Croatian Latin: Četvrta krajiška divizija) was a Yugoslav Partisan division formed in Glamočko polje on 9 November 1942. On the day of formation it consisted of 4,371 soldiers in three brigades: 2nd Krajina Brigade, 5th Krajina Brigade and 6th Krajina Brigade. Commander of the division was Josip Mažar Šoša, while its political commissar was Milinko Kušić.[1] During the war it mostly operated in western and central Bosnia. It was a part of 1st Bosnian Corps until 11 May 1943 when it became part of 2nd Bosnian Corps.[2]
| 4th Krajina Division | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1942–1945 |
| Country | Democratic Federal Yugoslavia |
| Branch | Yugoslav Partisan Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 4,371 (upon formation) |
| Part of | 1st Bosnian Corps (9 November 1942 - 11 May 1943) 2nd Bosnian Corps (11 May 1943 - 1945) |
| Engagements | World War II in Yugoslavia |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Josip Mažar Šoša |
References
edit- ^ Karasijević, Drago (1988). Četvrta krajiška NOU divizija. Belgrade: Vojnoizdavački i novinarski centar. pp. 20–22.
- ^ "4th Krajina Division". vojska.net. Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 27 February 2021.