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Battle of the Sutjeska
1943 • Foča Durchbruch
Historical Overview
"Case Black"; bloodiest battle for the partisans.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Partisan victory (Strat.).
Yugo Partisans
- Commander: Josip Broz Tito
- Strength: ca. 18.000
- Casualties: ca. 7.500
Wehrmacht / Axis
- Commander: Rudolf Lüters
- Strength: ca. 120.000
- Casualties: ca. 1.000
Strategic Context
Encirclement of the main partisan force.
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