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This is a list of Serbian soldiers since the establishment of the Principality of Serbia. It only includes participants in wars.

Balkan Wars

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See also: Category:Serbian military personnel of the Balkan Wars

World War I

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See also: Category:Serbian military personnel of World War I

World War II

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Nikola Stanimirović JNA Lt. Colonel (Commander - General) Novi Sad Yugoslavia

Yugoslav wars

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The Yugoslav Wars (1991–1999) were a series of conflicts following the dissolution of Yugoslavia. Serbian soldiers played pivotal roles in these wars, serving in the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), local Serbian forces, and various paramilitary units. This article provides a list of notable Serbian soldiers, their roles, and their historical impact.

Notable Serbian Soldiers

1. Slobodan Milošević

Role: President of Serbia and Supreme Commander of the Yugoslav Armed Forces during the wars.

Contributions: Strategized military efforts in Croatia, Bosnia, and Kosovo. Later faced charges at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY).[2]


2. Ratko Mladić

Role: Commander of the Army of Republika Srpska (Bosnian Serb forces).

Known for: Leadership during the Bosnian War, particularly in the Srebrenica genocide, for which he was convicted of war crimes.[3]


3. Radovan Karadžić

Role: Political leader of the Bosnian Serbs and President of Republika Srpska.

Involvement: Coordinated military actions alongside Ratko Mladić.[4]


4. Željko Ražnatović (Arkan)

Role: Leader of the "Arkan's Tigers," a Serbian paramilitary unit.

Involvement: Led operations in Croatia and Bosnia, accused of human rights violations.[5]


5. Nebojša Pavković

Role: Commander of the Third Army of the Yugoslav Army.

Known for: Leading operations during the Kosovo War.[6]


6. Veselin Šljivančanin

Role: JNA officer responsible for actions during the Siege of Vukovar.

Involvement: Convicted for war crimes related to the Ovčara massacre.[7]


7. Franko Simatović

Role: Co-founder of the Special Operations Unit (JSO).

Involvement: Led covert operations during the wars.[8]


8. Milorad Ulemek (Legija)

Role: Commander of the JSO.

Known for: Participation in military operations and later involvement in Serbian political assassinations.[9]



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Role of Serbian Forces

Serbian military personnel and paramilitary units were involved in significant battles, including the Siege of Vukovar, the Siege of Sarajevo, and operations in Kosovo. These forces were supported by the Yugoslav People's Army and local militias.[10]


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Legal Proceedings and Controversies

Many Serbian soldiers and commanders were tried at the ICTY for their roles in war crimes and crimes against humanity. Key cases include those of Ratko Mladić, Radovan Karadžić, and Slobodan Milošević.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Paulette Bascou-Bance (2002). La mémoire des femmes: anthologie. Les Guides MAF. p. 354. ISBN 978-2-914659-05-5.; "Slavka Tomić".; "Sramota Srbijo".
  2. ^ ICTY. "Prosecutor v. Slobodan Milošević." Case No. IT-02-54.
  3. ^ ICTY. "Prosecutor v. Ratko Mladić." Case No. IT-09-92.
  4. ^ ICTY. "Prosecutor v. Radovan Karadžić." Case No. IT-95-5/18.
  5. ^ Glenny, Misha. The Balkans: Nationalism, War, and the Great Powers, 1804–1999.
  6. ^ Human Rights Watch. Under Orders: War Crimes in Kosovo. 2001.
  7. ^ ICTY. "Prosecutor v. Veselin Šljivančanin." Case No. IT-95-13/1.
  8. ^ ICTY. "Prosecutor v. Franko Simatović and Jovica Stanišić." Case No. IT-03-69.
  9. ^ Hoare, Marko Attila. The History of Bosnia: From the Middle Ages to the Present Day.
  10. ^ Glenny, Misha. The Fall of Yugoslavia: The Third Balkan War.
  11. ^ ICTY Website. "Cases and Judgments."

Sources

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  • Milićević, Milić; Popović, Ljubodrag (2003). Generali vojske Kneževine i Kraljevine Srbije. Vojnoizdavački zavod.
  • Nikolić, Dejan (2000). Srpske vojskovođe. Narodna biblioteka "Resavska škola".
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