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2nd Mechanized Battalion (Croatia)
The 2nd Mechanized Battalion "Pumas" is the largest of two mechanized infantry battalions within the Guards Armoured Mechanized Brigade (GOMBR) of the Croatian Army. History Established in its current form following the reorganisation of the Croatian Armed Forces, the 2nd Mechanized Battalion "Pume" was created with the amalgamation Croatia's wartime 7th Guards Brigade "Pumas" and 2nd Guards Brigade "Thunders" in 2007. File:Pume.gif, Badge of the 7th Guard Brigade "Pumas" (1992-2003) File:Gromovi.gif, Badge of the 2nd Guards Brigade "Thunders" (1991-2008) Initially garrisoned at the 132nd Brigade barracks in Našice in eastern Croatia, following the consolidation of the 7th and 2nd Guard Brigades, in 2018 the battalion returned to a newly built garrison in Varaždin ) , image_photo = , image_skyline = , image_flag = Flag of Varaždin.svg , flag_size = , image_seal = , seal_size = ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Croatia
, image_flag = Flag of Croatia.svg , image_coat = Coat of arms of Croatia.svg , anthem = "Lijepa naša domovino"("Our Beautiful Homeland") , image_map = , map_caption = , capital = Zagreb , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , official_languages = Croatian , languages_type = Writing system , languages = Latin , ethnic_groups = , ethnic_groups_year = 2021 , religion = , religion_year = 2021 , demonym = , government_type = Unitary parliamentary republic , leader_title1 = President , leader_name1 = Zoran Milanović , leader_title2 = Prime Minister , leader_name2 = Andrej Plenković , leader_title3 = Speaker of Parliament , leader_name3 = Gordan Jandroković , legislature = Sabor , sovereignty_type ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seal Of Croatian Army
Seal may refer to any of the following: Common uses * Pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals, many of which are commonly called seals, particularly: ** Earless seal, or "true seal" ** Fur seal * Seal (emblem), a device to impress an emblem, used as a means of authentication, on paper, wax, clay or another medium (the impression is also called a seal) * Seal (mechanical), a device which helps prevent leakage, contain pressure, or exclude contamination where two systems join Arts, entertainment and media * ''Seal'' (1991 album), by Seal * ''Seal'' (1994 album), sometimes referred to as ''Seal II'', by Seal * ''Seal IV'', a 2003 album by Seal * ''Seal Online'', a 2003 massively multiplayer online role-playing game Law * Seal (contract law), a legal formality for contracts and other instruments * Seal (East Asia), a stamp used in East Asia as a form of a signature * Record sealing Military * ''Fairey Seal'', a 1930s British carrier-borne torpedo bomber aircra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Croatian Army
The Croatian Army ( hr, Hrvatska kopnena vojska or HKoV) is the largest and most significant component of the Croatian Armed Forces (CAF). Role and deployment The fundamental role and purpose of the Croatian Army is to protect vital national interests of the Republic of Croatia and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state. The Croatian Army's primary tasks are to: * Defend against possible aggression at strategic operational levels and to defend against any land, air, or amphibious assault, in co-operation with the other branches of the CAF. * Help allies and friendly countries in time of need. * Build the capability to carry out non-traditional tasks such as humanitarian support during floods, fires, and other natural disasters. Recent and current operations North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) The Croatian Army has contributed to the following NATO missions: * NATO EFP Battlegroups (Lithuania & Poland) - 2017 * Operation Resolute Support (Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechanized Infantry
Mechanized infantry are infantry units equipped with armored personnel carriers (APCs) or infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) for transport and combat (see also mechanized force). As defined by the United States Army, mechanized infantry is distinguished from motorized infantry in that its vehicles provide a degree of armor protection and armament for use in combat, whereas motorized infantry are provided with "soft-skinned" wheeled vehicles for transportation only.Infantry Division Transportation Battalion and Transportation, Tactical Carrier Units. (1962). United States: Headquarters, Department of the Army. p. 15 Most APCs and IFVs are fully tracked or are all-wheel drive vehicles (6×6 or 8×8), for mobility across rough ground. Some nations distinguish between mechanized and armored (or armoured) infantry, designating troops carried by APCs as mechanized and those in IFVs as armored. The support weapons for mechanized infantry are also provided with motorized transport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guards Armoured Mechanized Brigade (Croatia)
Guards Armoured Mechanized Brigade ( Croatian: ''Gardijska oklopno-mehanizirana brigada'' (GOMBR)) is a mechanized infantry brigade of the Croatian Army based in Vinkovci, Eastern Croatia. The Guards Armoured Mechanized Brigade is the largest tactical unit of the Croatian Army and is commanded by Brigadier General Mijo Validžić. History The Guards Armoured Mechanized Brigade (GOMBR) is the successor of the 3rd Guards Armoured Mechanized Brigade (2003-2007), which was formed with the merger of three wartime guards brigades of the Croatian army: * 3rd Guards Brigade "Kune"; * 7th Guards Brigade "Pume"; and * 5th Guards Brigade "Sokolovi". Mission and tasks The core mission of the Guards Armoured Mechanized Brigade is to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia; develop and maintain the capacity to participate in international military operations; and to be prepared to assist civilian institutions in the event of natural and technical-tec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varaždin
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7th Guards Brigade (Croatia)
The 7th Guards Brigade ( hr, 7. gardijska brigada), also known by their nickname Pumas ( hr, Pume), was a Croatian Ground Army (HV) brigade formed on 23 December 1992 in Varaždin. The brigade was initially formed out of the 5th Battalion of the 1st Guards Brigade (Croatia), 1st "Tigers" Brigade and its first commander was Ivan Korade, who led the unit during the Croatian War of Independence, War of Independence (1991–95). The 7th Brigade was disbanded in 2003 when it merged with the 2nd Guards Brigade (Croatia), 2nd "Thunders" Brigade. In March 2008 the 2nd Brigade was also disbanded. Members of the former 7th Brigade who had served in the 2nd Brigade 2003–08 were then incorporated into the present-day Armored Guard Brigade (Croatia), Armoured Guards Brigade (''Gardijska oklopno-mehanizirana brigada'' or GOMBR) and formed a 2nd Mechanized Battalion (Croatia), battalion which uses the original 7th Brigade's nickname and emblem. Commanders *Ivan Korade (1992–1996) *Željko D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2nd Guards Brigade (Croatia)
The 2nd Guards Brigade ( hr, 2. gardijska brigada), also known by their nickname Thunders (''Gromovi''), was one of the original Croatian National Guard (ZNG) brigades formed in 1991 and one of the most elite mechanized infantry units in the Croatian Ground Army (HV) during its existence, during which it saw action in a number of engagements during the War of Independence (1991–1995). As part of the large reorganization of the Croatian Armed Forces in the late 2000s the brigade was officially disbanded in March 2008, reduced to a battalion-sized unit stationed in Petrinja and incorporated into the Motorized Guard Brigade. The present-day battalion still uses the original brigade's nickname and emblem. History The brigade was formed on 15 May 1991 at the Trstenik barracks near Dugo Selo, where the brigade command was established and the brigade's 1st infantry battalion was formed. The brigade was initially composed of members who joined from the Interior Ministry's special ope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Našice
Našice () is a town in eastern Croatia, located on the northern slopes of the Krndija mountain in eastern Slavonia, 51 km southwest of regional hub Osijek. Administratively it belongs to Osijek-Baranja County. Geography Našice is located on the D2 state road Varaždin–Virovitica–Našice– Osijek and the Varaždin–Dalj railway. Economy Chief occupations are farming and angling on 11 km2 of fishing ground. Major industries include metal processing, cement, (at ''Našice cement''), the stone excavation. Also wood processing, textiles and food. History The town was first mentioned in 1229 under the name of ''Nekche''. In the 13th century, the Knights Templar came to Našice and built a church. It was conquered by Ottoman Empire in 1541 and was part of Sanjak of Pojega till Austrian conquest in 1687. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Našice was a district capital in the Virovitica County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia. Significant part of town was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
