Battle of Tirana and Kruja (1943)
Battle of Tirana and Kruja | |||||||
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Part of World War II in Albania | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Italy | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
[1] | Colonel Scarpa †[2] | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
300 Ballists 40 Albanian Partisans | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
150-250 killed[2] 14 captured |
The Battle in the area of Tirana and Kruja (Beteja E Tiranes dhe Kruje) took place between Albanian resistance fighters against
Battle
On August 4, 1943, after the
Balli Kombetar prepared for an operation against the Italian forces.[5] Albanian resistance forces began the operation with a strength of around 340 men, led by commander Abaz Kupi.[6][7]
Aftermath
During the battles around 150-250 Italian soldiers died, 14 were captured and many of the supplies such as weapons and ammunition were captured by the Albanians[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b Dezhgiu 2001, p. 141.
- ^ a b Dingu 2001, p. 135.
- OCLC 51683418.
- ^ Dingu, Kadri (2001). Lufta antifashiste nacional çlirimtare (in Albanian). Albania: Arian. p. 135.
- ^ "ABAZ KUPI, NJË TJETËR KULM TRIMËRIE – Dielli | The Sun". Retrieved 2023-03-31.
- ^ "Balli Kombëtar në luftë kundër pushtuesit – Balli Kombëtar" (in Albanian). Retrieved 2023-03-31.
- ^ "Kalendari i Kujtesës: Më 9 janar 1976 u nda nga jeta Abaz Kupi (1891-1976)". Bota Sot. Retrieved 2023-03-31.