WW II marker - Ribcev Laz, Slovenia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
N 46° 16.736 E 013° 53.186
33T E 414208 N 5125641
This simple marker is a monument to the Resistance fighters who overthrew the German occupation in this area.
Waymark Code: WM4MZW
Location: Slovenia
Date Posted: 09/09/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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An approximate translation:

On April 4, 1945 the Jesenisko-Bohinjski brigade overpowered the German occupying force and saved the Bohinske valley from fire.

Though no Internet information is available on this particular action, Wikipedia tells an interesting story of the Yugoslav Partisons
(visit link)

The Yugoslav partisons were resistance fighters that fought to free the Yugoslavian states, including Slovenia, from the German occupation.

The memorial is in a park across from the church.
Date of Dedication: 07/04/1980

Property Permission: Public

Location of waymark:
Ribcev Laz, Slovenia

Commemoration: Resistance overthrow of German Occupying army

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Website for Waymark: Not listed
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