Lovcen Brigade
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The Lovćen Brigade was an armed force in World War II
-Montenegro led by Krsto Zrnov Popović
and the Zelenaši
. The unit was formed in September, 1942 with the approval of Fascist Italy.
The army was made up of:
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
-Montenegro led by Krsto Zrnov Popović
Krsto Žrnov Popovic
Captain Krsto Todorov-Zrnov Popović was one of the leaders of 1919 Christmas Uprising in Montenegro against Serbian dynasty Karađorđević, organized by the greens , followers of dethroned King Nikola and Montenegrin dynasty Petrović-Njegoš...
and the Zelenaši
Zelenaši
The Zelenaši were a group of Montenegrin dissidents, most notable for instigating the 1919 Christmas rebellion and later for supporting the existence of the fascist Kingdom of Montenegro during World War II....
. The unit was formed in September, 1942 with the approval of Fascist Italy.
The army was made up of:
- I battalion, (based in ČevoCevoCevo is an Italian comune of 969 inhabitants in Val Camonica, province of Brescia, in Lombardy.-Geography:It is bounded by other communes of Saviore dell'Adamello and Berzo Demo...
, commanded by Dušan Vuković) - II battalion (based in Rijeka CrnojevićaRijeka CrnojevićaRijeka Crnojevića is a city settlement in Montenegro beside the river of Crnojević - near the coast of Skadar lake.It is part of Old Royal Capital Cetinje.With 300 citizens, Rijeka Crnojevića is seat of Riječka nahija....
, commanded by Đoko Drecun) - III battalion (based in Brčeli, commanded by Petar Vuleković)
- IV battalion (based in Velimlja, commanded by Risto Radović)
See also
- ZelenašiZelenašiThe Zelenaši were a group of Montenegrin dissidents, most notable for instigating the 1919 Christmas rebellion and later for supporting the existence of the fascist Kingdom of Montenegro during World War II....
- Independent State of Montenegro