ИЗМЕЂУ ВОЈСКЕ И ПОЛИТИКЕ
BETWEEN THE ARMY AND POLITICS

Author(s): Milan Terzić
Subject(s): History, Military history, Military policy, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Post-War period (1950 - 1989), History of Communism, Cold-War History
Published by: Institut za strategijska istraživanja
Keywords: politics; soldiers; generals; war; personnel; advancement
Summary/Abstract: Josip Broz Tito was undisputed authority in Partisan’s movement during and after the Second World War. He combined all important and significant functions both in the Army and in politics, especially jealously keeping in his hands Foreign Policy. He was pragmatic using the knowledge of the officers of the Kingdom Yugoslavia Army who had joined the Partisan movement. By the end of the war on proven ideological human resources those who had fight in Spanish Civil War was appointed highest ranks (Army Commanders). There is an old story that had repeated in this case that it is the easiest and fastest way to get to the rank of general in war already at the age of 30 (there was an example at the age of 25). However, it turned that the politics with its frequent changes was not favorable for career soldier because of instrumentalization efforts or even to sacrifice them for interests and goals of that politics. Linking military career with centers of political power was often double edged it brought fast advancement but not rarely with limited timeframe. History remembers those who are loyal to their work which they have choose in this case officer duty staying dignified to themselves and their’s profession.

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