The Battle of Odžak was the last battle of
World War II
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in
Europe
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. The battle began on 19 April 1945 and lasted until 25 May 1945, 17 days after the
end of the war in Europe.
The combatants were the
Croatian Armed Forces (Independent State of Croatia) (NDH) commanded by Petar Rajkovačić and the
Yugoslav Army commanded by Miloš Zekić. The battle took place in the
Bosnian town of
Odžak. The battle was a victory for the Partisans.
The battle is thoroughly described in a number of books, for example, in a 1969 book on 53rd Division, 1981 book on 16th Muslim Brigade, 1983 book on 27th East Bosnian Division, and 1983 book on 14th Central Bosnian Brigade.
File:"Vlaška Mala" from 23rd to 28th of April 1945.jpg, alt=, Operation "Vlaška Mala" from 23 to 28 April 1945.
File:"Vlaška Mala" on the 22nd of May 1945.jpg, alt=, Operation "Vlaška Mala" on 22 May 1945
File:"Vlaška Mala" from 22nd to 25th of May 1945.jpg, alt=, Operation "Vlaška Mala" from 22 to 25 May 1945.
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Yugoslavia in World War II
Battles involving the Independent State of Croatia
Battles involving the Yugoslav Partisans
Conflicts in 1945
Bosnia and Herzegovina in World War II
April 1945 in Europe
May 1945 in Europe
Odžak