15th (Slovenian) Division
(Petnaesta Slovenačka Divizija)
History
Formed on 13 July 1943 from 4th Matija Gubec, 5th Ivan Cankar and from August 6th Brigade Slavko Šlander. In September newly formed 12th, 14th (Železničarska) and 15th become part of Division while 6th Brigade leaves. From October 1943 to the end of the war it is part of 7th Corps and participates in fighting's for defence of liberated area in Dolenjsko and Bela krajina, liberation of Ljubljana region and Ljubljana.
Commanders
- Predrag Jevtić-Dragan
- Rajko Tanasković
- Pero Popivoda
- Frac Kočevar-Ciril
- Janez Hribar
- Milan Tominec
References
- Vojni leksikon
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