29th Division (Yugoslav Partisans)
The 29th (Herzegovinian) Division (Serbo-Croatian: Dvadesetdeveta hercegovačka udarna divizija / Двадесетдевета херцеговачка ударна дивизија) was a Yugoslav Partisan division formed on 16 November 1943. It was formed from the 10th, 2nd and 3rd Herzegovinian Brigades which had a total strength of 1,567 fighters. Since its formation, the 29th Division was a part of the 2nd Corps.
29th Herzegovina Division | |
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Active | 1943–1945 |
Country | Democratic Federal Yugoslavia |
Allegiance | Yugoslav Partisans |
Branch | Yugoslav Partisan Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | ~1,500 (upon formation) 7,500 in February 1945 |
Engagements | World War II in Yugoslavia |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Vlado Šegrt |
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