Operation Schwarz, also known as the Fifth Enemy Offensive in Yugoslav historiography and often identified with its final phase, the Battle of the Sutjeska was a joint attack by the Axis. Taking place
Partisan column during the Battle of the Sutjeska
Walter Stettner, commander of 1st Mountain Division during the battle
Soldiers of 2nd Dalmatian Brigade rest on Milinklade on 9 June 1943. Author: George Skrigin
Supreme Commander Josip Broz Tito and Ivan Ribar during the Battle of the Sutjeska photo credit: Savo Orović
Sava Kovačević was a Yugoslav Partisan divisional commander during World War II, and one of the heroes of the communist Partisan movement.
Sava Kovačević in 1942