Velimir Terzić

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Velimir Terzić
Velimir Terzić in 1942
Born	26 May 1908 Golubovci, Montenegro
Died	13 December 1983 Belgrade, SR Serbia, Yugoslavia
Allegiance	Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Democratic Federal Yugoslavia, Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia
Years of service	1924–1955
Rank	Colonel General
Battles/wars	World War II in Yugoslavia: Invasion of Yugoslavia Uprising in Montenegro Operation Weiss Operation Schwarz

Velimir Terzić (Serbian: Велимир Терзић; May 26, 1908 – December 13, 1983) was a Yugoslav partisan, general of Yugoslav People's Army and historian. Prior to World War II, he was captain of Royal Yugoslav Army. After Yugoslav defeat in April War, he joined Montenegrin partisans and took part in 13 July Uprising.^[1] In 1943 he was chosen for deputy of general Arso Jovanović, chief of partisan Supreme HQ. After World War II, he remained in Yugoslav People's Army and had many roles. He was deputy of Minister of Defense, head of Military Academy, chief inspector of Yugoslav People's Army. He retired from the army in 1955 and became head of (Vojno-istorijski institut).

Bibliography[]

His main topic of research was causes of Yugoslav debacle in April War. He published following books:

• Umešnost komandovanja (Art of commanding),
• Aprilski rat (April War)
• Slom Kraljevine Jugoslavije 1941 (Collapse of Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1941) (published posthumously)
• Jugoslovenska armija u Aprilskom ratu (Yugoslav Army in April War) (published posthumously)

Honours[]

Yugoslavian decorations
	Order of the War Banner
	Order of the Partisan Star
	Commemorative Medal of the Partisans of 1941
International and foreign awards
	Order of Suvorov, (Soviet Union)

Sources[]

• Gažević, Nikola, ed. (1975). Military Encyclopedia. Belgrade: Vojno-izdavački zavod. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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