Rasim Delić

Bosnian general and military leader

Rasim Delić - Bosnian general and military leader
Born

February 4th, 1949
76 years ago

Died

April 16th, 2010
14 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Links & References

Rasim Delić served as a general in the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Bosnian War. His military career included significant leadership roles, particularly during the defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina against Serb forces in the early 1990s. Delić played a pivotal role in various military operations aimed at protecting the territorial integrity of Bosnia. Post-war, he faced trial at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) for war crimes but was ultimately acquitted. His strategic decisions during the war were a subject of considerable study regarding military leadership in complex conflict situations.

Served as general in the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Oversaw military operations during the Bosnian War

Acquitted of war crimes at the ICTY

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