Battle of Odžak explained

Conflict:Battle of Odžak
Partof:World War II in Yugoslavia
Date:19 April – 25 May 1945
Place:Odžak, Independent State of Croatia (present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Coordinates:45.0535°N 18.3217°W
Map Type:Yugoslavia
Map Size:300px
Map Label:Odžak
Result:Partisan victory
Combatant1: Yugoslavia
Commander1:Miloš Zekić
Commander2: Petar Rajković
Units1:25th Division
27th Division
53rd Division
Units2:Unknown
Strength1:23,000–35,000 soldiers
Strength2:1,800–11,000 soldiers[1]
Casualties1:1,000–10,000
Casualties2:Almost all killed

The Battle of Odžak was the last battle of World War II in Europe. 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 Armed Forces of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) commanded by Petar Rajković 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.

Bibliography

45°N 18.26°W

Notes and References

  1. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/last-battle-world-war-ii-europe-occurred-16-days-after-germany-fell-125481 The Last Battle Of World War II In Europe Occurred 16 Days After Germany Fell