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1992 Active

501st Glorious Mountain Brigade

Glorious

First among the glorious — 501st on the right path

Founded

1992

Commander

Senad Šarganović

Strength

3.000

Status

Active until end of war

About the Brigade

The 501st Glorious Mountain Brigade was formed in 1992 as the 1st Bihać Infantry Brigade. It held the title 'Glorious' and was one of the key units of the 5th Corps in the defense of the Bihać Pocket. Under the command of Senad Šarganović, the brigade participated in the defense of Bihać during three years of siege, and later in operations Grmeč '94 and Sana '95 which led to the liberation of Ključ.

Key Facts

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Held the title 'Glorious' as recognition for combat readiness

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Participated in the defense of Bihać throughout the entire war (1992-1995)

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One of the few brigades that maintained its original command structure until the end of the war

Battles and Operations

Defense of Bihać

1992–1995

Operation Grmeč '94

1994

Operation Sana '95

1995

Liberation of Ključ

septembar 1995

Decorations

Zlatni ljiljan

Notable Members

Senad Šarganović

komandant brigade

Area of Operations

Bihać, Ključ

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