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505th Bužim Brigade

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The 505th Bužim Knight Brigade (505. Viteška Bužimska brigada) was part of the 5th Corps under the command of then Brigadier General (now Lieutenant General) Atif Dudakovic. The 505th Brigade was honored by the late president of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Alija Izetbegović, as the most elite brigade during the Bosnian War because of its many victories.

The 505th Brigade was commanded by Izet Nanić.

Reorganized Units

The brigade was reorganized and these units were added:

  • 1. Detachment TO Bužim
  • 2. Detachment TO Bužim
  • 3. Detachment TO Bužim
  • Special Forces Unit "Hamze"
  • Special Forces Unit "Gazije"
  • Independent Units from the detachment TO Bužim
  • References

    505th Bužim Brigade Wikipedia