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1st Corps | |
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Active | 1 September 1992 – 1995 |
Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Allegiance | Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Branch | Regular Army |
Type | Motorized, Mountain and Infantry |
Role | Defence of Sarajevo |
Size | 34,500 (1992), 40,500 (1995) |
Garrison/HQ | Sarajevo |
Colors | Green and yellow |
Engagements | Operation Neretva '93 |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Mustafa Hajrulahović Talijan Vahid Karavelić Nedžad Ajnadžić |
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