30th Division (Yugoslav Partisans)
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Notable commanders | Albert Jakopič Ivan Turšič[1] |
The 30th Slovenia Division (Serbian: Trideseta slovenačka divizija) was a Yugoslav Partisan division formed on 6 October 1943 in Western Slovenia.
History
The division was formed from the "Gorička", "Simon Gregorčič" and the First Soča Brigade. The first two brigades were later replaced by the Second and Third Soča Brigades. The Division became part of the 9th Corps on 22 December 1943, and was known as the 30th Goriska or Gorizia Division.
The division operated mostly in Slovenia during its existence.[1] It operated until the end of 1943 in the Upper
After that, it operated in the Cerkljanska region, around Idrija and in the Vipava Valley.
In February and March 1945, it was engaged in heavy battles around
At the end of April 1945, it took part in final battles for liberation of Yugoslavia; and on 1 May 1945, it participated in the attack on