Posádka v Kežmarku a Slovenské národné povstanie

The Kežmarok Garrison and the Slovak National Uprising

Autor: UHRIN Marián

UHRIN, Marián: Posádka v Kežmarku a Slovenské národné povstanie

UHRIN, Marián: The Kežmarok Garrison and the Slovak National Uprising.

Vojenská história, 3,

28, 2024, pp 53-70, Bratislava.

The story of the 12th Artillery Regiment garrison in Kežmarok is a significant part of the Slovak National Uprising’s history. The garrison, positioned on the imaginary border between the field and rear armies, fell victim to confusion due to conflicting “legal” and resistance orders, coupled with the soldiers’ hesitation and lack of information. Thus, the effort to involve the garrison in the Uprising encountered insufficient illegal preparation, hesitation, and the initiative of German units. The active approach of German units with significant support from local Germans meant the loss of the garrison for the Uprising and its subsequent demise. After the war, the events associated with the Kežmarok garrison ultimately had legal consequences.

Key words: Kežmarok Garrison, 12th Artillery Regiment, Slovak National Uprising, 1944 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69809/vojhist.2024.28.3.3

Ročník: 28 | Číslo: 3/2024 | Stránky: 53-70