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Offline crnitrn

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WWI
« on: August 05, 2011, 11:45:29 AM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A90SrKyLVE&feature=youtu.be

Milunka Savić (Serbian: Милунка Савић; 1888 - 1973) is a Serbian woman war hero from The First World War. Recognized as the most-decorated female combatant in the entire history of warfare. She was wounded no less than nine times during her term-of-serviceIn 1914, during the height of WWI, she was awarded her first Karađorđe Star with Swords after the battle of Kolubara where she single-handedly captured 20 German prisoners. She received her second Karađorđe Star (with Swords) after the battle of Crna Reka in 1916 when she captured no less than 23 Bulgarian soldiers again; single-handedly.She was awarded the French Légion dHonneur (Legion of Honour) twice, Russian Cross of St. George, English medal of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael, Serbian Miloš Obilić medal. She is the sole female recipient of the French Croix de Guerre (War Cross) with the Gold Palm attribute.

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Re: WWI
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2011, 12:23:31 PM »
See how the Serbs fought in WWI:



Serbian documentary with english subtitles.
« Last Edit: August 05, 2011, 01:29:03 PM by Slobodan »
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Re: WWI
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2011, 09:11:08 AM »
At school, we are tought that some Serb assassin started the first world war.


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« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2011, 02:09:01 PM »
At school, we are tought that some Serb assassin started the first world war.

Austro-Hungaria was preparing a war against Serbia for years. It just needed an excuse. The killing of Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip was that excuse.
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2011, 02:32:15 AM »
All Serbs are proud on WWI and our heroic ancestors. They brutally shed blood to preserve the existence of our nation and state.





Serbs in WWI fighting for the king and fatherland lost 60% of male population but at the end they won a lot more powerful Austro-Hungarian and German occupying forces!Serbia in WWI lost 30% of the population. 1.25 million from a total of 4.6 million. It is a precedent in the history of warfare. Serbia is among the few if not the only country in history not to have accepted an ultimatum.
On average (considering the population) Serbs sacrificed more than any other nation of the world in defeating the Central Powers in World War I,from which it never recovered.
Major Gavrilovic will be remembered for his speech he gave to his soldiers - defenders of Belgrade in 07.10.1915. at 14:30 pm, just before the infantry charge in which he was heavily wounded: "Soldiers! Heroes! The supreme command has erased our regiment from its records. Our regiment has been sacrificed for the honor of Belgrade and the Fatherland. Therefore, YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO WORRY FOR YOUR LIFES - THEY DO NOT EXIST ANYMORE. SO,FORWARD TO GLORY!FOR KING AND HOMELAND!Long live the king! Long live Serbia!"
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Re: WWI
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2011, 06:48:57 PM »
"World War One in Serbia"

Really great documentary. I think it's created with help of artificial voices, but still it's great!