5th Army (Kingdom of Yugoslavia)
The 5th Army was a Royal Yugoslav Army formation which commanded five divisions and two independent detachments during the German-led Axis invasion of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in April 1941 during World War II. It was commanded by General Vladimir Cukavac, and was responsible for the Romanian and Bulgarian borders between the Iron Gates and the Greek border.
| 5th Army | |
|---|---|
Armijski Δ‘eneral Vladimir Cukavac commanded the Yugoslav 5th Army during the Axis invasion of Yugoslavia | |
| Active | 1941 |
| Disbanded | 1941 |
| Country | Kingdom of Yugoslavia |
| Branch | Royal Yugoslav Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Corps |
| Engagements | Invasion of Yugoslavia |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Vladimir Cukavac |
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