502nd Knightly Mountain Brigade
Knightly / Tigers
The tigers that changed the course of the war
Founded
1992
Commander
Hamdija Abdić 'Tigar'
Strength
3.500
Status
Active until end of war
About the Brigade
The 502nd Knightly Mountain Brigade was founded on 19 July 1992 in the settlement of Žegar in Bihać. Its first commander was Atif Dudaković, later the commander of the 5th Corps. The brigade initially held the title 'Glorious', and on 29 June 1995 received the title 'Knightly'. Its strike battalion 'Tigers' became the symbol of the brigade. It distinguished itself in the battles of Grabež, Plješevica and in Operation Tiger '94 — a key action in which commander Hamdija Abdić 'Tigar' pretended to defect to Fikret Abdić and lured him into a trap, leading to the liberation of Velika Kladuša and the temporary fall of AP Western Bosnia.
Key Facts
The first commander was Atif Dudaković, later commander of the 5th Corps
The 'Tigers' battalion was the strike force of the brigade and symbol of the 5th Corps
Operation Tiger '94 led to the temporary fall of AP Western Bosnia
On 29 June 1995 the brigade was awarded the title 'Knightly'
Battles and Operations
Defense of Bihać
Battle of Grabež
Operation Tiger '94
Operation Sana '95
Liberation of Sanski Most
420
Killed
1100
Wounded
Related Operations
Decorations
Notable Members
Atif Dudaković
prvi komandant brigade
Hamdija Abdić 'Tigar'
komandant brigade
Area of Operations
Bihać, Velika Kladuša, Sanski Most
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