The 2nd Proletarian Division (Serbo-Croatian Latin: Druga proleterska divizija) was a Yugoslav Partisan division formed in Tičevo on 1 November 1942. It was formed from 2nd Proletarian Brigade, 4th Proletarian Brigade and 2nd Dalmatia Brigade, at the time of formation it consisted of around 2,680 soldiers. The unit took part in almost all important Partisan operations. On 1 September 1943, it became part of the 2nd Assault Corps.[1][2]
| 2nd Proletarian Division | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1942–1945 |
| Country | Democratic Federal Yugoslavia |
| Branch | Yugoslav Partisan Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 2,680 soldiers (upon formation) |
| Part of | 2nd Assault Corps |
| Engagements | World War II in Yugoslavia |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Peko Dapčević |
References
edit- ^ Vukotić, Jovo (1972). Druga proleterska divizija. Vojnoizdavački zavod.
- ^ "2nd Proletarian Division". vojska.net. Archived from the original on 2007-02-04. Retrieved 23 February 2021.