Petar Stipetić

Croatian general and military leader

Petar Stipetić - Croatian general and military leader
Born

October 24th, 1937
87 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Croatia

Links & References

Served as a general in the Croatian Army during the Croatian War of Independence. Commanded the 4th Corps of the Army of the Republic of Croatia and played a significant role in various military operations. Actively participated in the defense of key territories, contributing to the establishment of Croatia as an independent state.

Commanded the 4th Corps during the Croatian War of Independence

Contributed to strategic military operations in the defense of Croatia

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