505th Bužim Brigade
The 505th Bužim Knightly Brigade (505. Viteška Bužimska brigada) was part of the 5th Corps under the command of Brigadier General Izet Nanić. The 505th Brigade was honored by the late president of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Alija Izetbegović, as the most elite brigade during the Bosnian War because of its many victories.
| 505th Bužim Knightly Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 505. Viteška Bužimska brigada | |
| Active | 15 August 1992 |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Branch | Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Bužim |
| Engagements | Bosnian War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Izet Nanić |
The 505th Brigade was commanded by Izet Nanić from its creation to his death in 1995. Throughout the Bosnian war the 505th brigade liberated about 300 km2 of Bosnian territory from the Republika Srpska.[1]
Reorganized Units
The brigade was reorganized and these units were added:
- 1. Detachment TO Bužim
- 2. Detachment TO Bužim
- 3. Detachment TO Bužim
- Special Forces Unit "Hamze"
- Special Forces Unit "Gazije"
- Independent Units from the detachment TO Bužim
References
- Wakchoi (2021-12-16). "Who was Izet Nanić?". The Cyber Bedouin. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- Bejdo Felić: 5th Corps 1992-1995
- Dr. N. Thomas & K. Mikulan - The Yugoslav Wars 2
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