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
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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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