Slovenskí a českí usadlíci v Bulharsku a ich účast' v balkánskych vojnách (1912 - 1913) a v prvej svetovej vojne (1915 - 1918)

The Slovak and the Czech Settlers in Bulgaria and Their Participation in the Balkans Wars (1912 - 1913) and the WW1 (1915 - 1918)

Autor: CHURÝ, Slavomír

CHURÝ, Slavomír: Slovenskí a českí usadlíci v Bulharsku a ich účast' v balkánskych vojnách (1912 - 1913) a v prvej svetovej vojne (1915 - 1918)

CHURÝ, Slavomír: The Slovak and the Czech Settlers in Bulgaria  and Their Participation in the Balkans Wars (1912 - 1913) and the WW1. 1915 - 1918.

Vojenská história, 4, 1, 2000, pp. 79 — 81.

The author describes in this article the general political situation in the Balkans during the specified years. He also depicts the response to the Balkans War events in Slovakia. He provides the names of the Czech soldiers who served with the 36th Infantry Regiment. He also deals with the posting of 14 Slovak soldiers to the Bulgarian Army and provides the names of 20 Slovaks from Brasljanica village. A significant number of 79 Slovaks are mentioned in connection with the Slovak soldiers from Gorna Mitropolie. He points out that many Slovaks and Czechs, the participants of the Balkans Wars, fought later on the fronts of the WW1. They served particularly in the infantry and cavalry units, but they were also represented in the elite units. He points to the impact of mobilisation upon the economy of the Slovak compatriots. The Slovaks and Czechs had a good reputation in the Bulgarian Army. They distinguished themselves by discipline and accurate fulfilment of orders. Bulgarian officers entrusted them the more difficult and dangerous tasks. This was proven by many awards for valour.

Key words: Military History. The Balkans Wars. The Slovaks and the Czechs.

Ročník: 4 | Číslo: 1/2000 | Stránky: 79 — 81