Vladimir Cukavac
Vladimir Cukavac (Serbian Cyrillic: Владимир Цукавац; 29 May 1884 – 7 April 1965) was a Serbian general holding the title of army general in the Royal Yugoslav Army. He commanded the 5th Army during the German-led Axis invasion of Yugoslavia of April 1941 during World War II. He also served as the 23rd Dean of the Academic Board of the Yugoslav Military Academy and was its chief from 1936 to 1940.
General Vladimir G. Cukavac | |
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Cukavac in 1932 | |
| Born | 29 May 1884 Valjevo, Serbia |
| Died | 7 April 1965 (aged 80) Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Yugoslavia |
| Service/ | Royal Yugoslav Army |
| Rank | Army general |
| Commands held | 5th Army |
| Battles/wars | 1941 Invasion of Yugoslavia (POW) |
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