37th Division (Yugoslav Partisans)
The 37th Sandžak Division (Serbo-Croatian: Tridesetsedma sandžačka divizija / Тридесетседма санџачка дивизија) was a Yugoslav Partisan division formed on 4 March 1944. It was formed from the 3rd Proletarian Sandžak, 4th Sandžak, and 8th Montenegro Brigades which had a total strength of around 2,300 fighters.[1] The division was a part of the 2nd Corps.[2]
| 37th Sandžak Division | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1944–1945 |
| Country | Democratic Federal Yugoslavia |
| Allegiance | Yugoslav Partisans |
| Branch | Yugoslav Partisan Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | ~2,300 (upon formation) |
| Engagements | World War II in Yugoslavia |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Žarko Vidović Čedomir Drulović |
References
- Vojni leksikon. Belgrade: Vojnoizdavački zavod. 1981. p. 1100.
- Vojna Enciklopedija tom X. Belgrade. 1975. pp. 116–127.
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