1st Proletarian Brigade (Yugoslav Partisans)
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The 1st Proletarian Brigade, later the 1st Proletarian Division, was the first brigade-size formation raised by the Yugoslav Partisans during World War II. The unit was one of the elite formations of the National Liberation Army of Yugoslavia. Its combat value was respected by the enemy. Artur Phleps, V SS Mountain Corps commander, in his war journal in 1944 assessed as a serious opponent, very well managed and well trained, who fights like a regular troop.[1]
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1st Proletarian Brigade | |
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Active | 21 December 1941–1945 |
Disbanded | 1945 |
Country | Yugoslavia |
Allegiance | Yugoslav Partisans |
Branch | Infantry |
Size | Brigade, division |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Koča Popović |
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