34th Division (Yugoslav Partisans)
The 34th Croatia Division (Serbo-Croatian Latin: Tridesetčetvrta hrvatska divizija) was a Yugoslav Partisan division formed on 30 January 1944 on Žumberak mountains. It was formed from the 16th Youth Brigade and Franjo Ogulinac Seljo Brigade which had a total of 3,363 fighters.[1] The division was part of the 4th Corps and it operated in Žumberak, Pokuplje, Turopolje and the northern parts of Kordun i Banija.[2]
| 34th Croatia Division | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1944–1945 |
| Country | Democratic Federal Yugoslavia |
| Branch | Yugoslav Partisan Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 3,363 (upon formation) |
| Engagements | World War II in Yugoslavia |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Josip Antolović |
References
- Vojni leksikon. Belgrade: Vojnoizdavački zavod. 1981. p. 1099.
- Vojna Enciklopedija tom X. Belgrade. 1975. pp. 116–127.
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