The hardest battle of the People's Liberation Struggle - the breakout from the German encirclement.
The Battle of the Sutjeska was fought from 15 May to 16 June 1943.
The Fifth Offensive
Operation Schwarz - the German attempt to destroy the Supreme Headquarters and the Partisan forces.
Casualties
The Partisans suffered heavy losses - around 7,000 fallen fighters.
The Victory
Despite the losses, the Supreme Headquarters and the bulk of the forces broke through the encirclement.
Sources
Vojnoistorijski institut
Memorije učesnika
Memorije učesnika
Location
Sutjeska
Učitavanje mape...
Comments (0)
Be the first to leave a comment.