14th Division (Yugoslav Partisans)
Yugoslav Partisan division in Lower Carniola in 1943
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The 14th Slovenia Assault Division (Slovene: Å tirinajsta slovenska udarna divizija, Serbo-Croatian: Äetrnaesta slovenaÄka udarna divizija / ЧеÑÑнаеÑÑа ÑловенаÑка ÑдаÑна дивизиÑа) was a Yugoslav Partisan division formed in Lower Carniola on 13 July 1943. It was formed from the 1st and the 2nd Slovenia Brigades, and on 9 August the 3rd and the 7th Slovenia Brigades also became part of this division.[1] The Commander of the division was Mirko BraÄiÄ and its political commissar was Stane DoboviÄnik Krt. In October 1943, it became a part of the 7th Corps. The division mostly operated in Slovenia.[2]
| 14th Slovenia Division | |
|---|---|
| Å tirinajsta slovenska udarna divizija Äetrnaesta slovenaÄka udarna divizija / ЧеÑÑнаеÑÑа ÑловенаÑка ÑдаÑна дивизиÑа | |
Flag of Democratic Federal Yugoslavia (used by the Partisans) | |
| Active | 13 July 1943â1945 |
| Country | |
| Branch | Yugoslav Partisan Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | ~2,400 (9 August 1943) |
| Part of | 7th Corps |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Mirko BraÄiÄ |