Vladimir Cukavac
Army General of Royal Yugoslav Army / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vladimir Cukavac (Serbian Cyrillic: Владимир Цукавац; 29 May 1884 – 7 April 1965) was a Serbian general holding the title of army general in the Royal Yugoslav Army. He commanded the 5th Army during the German-led Axis invasion of Yugoslavia of April 1941 during World War II.[1] He also served as the 23rd Dean of the Academic Board of the Yugoslav Military Academy and was its chief from 1936 to 1940.
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General Vladimir G. Cukavac | |
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Born | (1884-05-29)29 May 1884 Valjevo, Serbia |
Died | 7 April 1965(1965-04-07) (aged 80) Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Yugoslavia |
Service/ | Royal Yugoslav Army |
Rank | Army general |
Commands held | 5th Army |
Battles/wars | 1941 Invasion of Yugoslavia (POW) |
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