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Montenegrin SOBNOR delegation led by the President Radjika RadoyevichVice President Lyubenko Borovich Isekretakom Radmir KagorovichOn the same day, she laid flowers at the memorial plaque in Koshchele to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the most famous battle of the March 1 July Uprising.
It was announced that the ceremony will be attended by families of fallen fighters and interested citizens who carry forward the values of the anti-fascist struggle, as well as the OBNOR-1941-1945 delegation in the capital of Cetinje Podgorica and Kotor.
After the wreath laying ceremony, the delegations present were greeted by the conference host. Veselin LudovichChairman of OBNOR in Cetinje from 1941 to 1945.
“We are again in Koshchele, where on July 15, 1941 a group of partisans from the Ljubotni and Cekrin regions under the command of Captain Jakov Kusovac and KPJ political leader Milo Lubarda managed to stop the motorized Italian Massima Division battalion with more than 800 soldiers from moving from the direction of Rijeka Crnojevic in the direction of Cetinje. It was here that they were waiting for them and, until then, inflicted the greatest defeat on the enslaved European fascists,” Ludovich said.
Ludovic thanked Radojevic, Borovic, Radmila Chagorovic and all the delegations that attended the meeting.
Radojević stated that the Battle of Košicele was one of the most famous battles not only of the July Uprising of the Montenegrin people, but also in general of the Yugoslav War of Liberation of the Peoples of the Nation in 1941-1945. years.
“At this traditional gathering place, in freedom-loving Koshchele, I am deeply honored and proud to warmly greet you in front of Montenegrin Sobnor and address you on the occasion of July 13 – the Day of the Uprising. Today, July 15, marks the 83rd anniversary of the famous Battle of Koshchele. Today, we gather here to pay due respect to all those who fought for their ideals, paid the highest price for freedom with their minds, and reverently remember all our freedom-loving ancestors and those who rest here. , but there are also many who do not have graves and marble in their former homeland. The price of life is the greatest of all values, but the fighters of July 13 did not regret giving their lives in defense of the Motherland and its freedom,” said Radojevic.
According to him, this is an activity to incorporate the highest values of Montenegrins into the world cultural heritage.
“This national uprising represented a unique phenomenon on European soil during the Second World War, in which all the spiritual, moral and warrior virtues of the Montenegrins came to the fore. Today marks the 83rd year since the early morning of July 13, 1941, when the armed uprising began in all parts of Montenegro with the first liberation shots in Virpazar, Koshčele, Misic, Brajć, Čevo. Within a few days, 32,000 fighters, fully armed, liberated almost all of Montenegro, except for a few besieged towns. On the first day of the uprising, the towns of Virpazar, Čevo, Rijeka Cnojevic and part of the coast from Miločel to Sutomore were liberated. During July 14, 15 and 16, in most parts of Montenegro, the guerrilla war turned into a national uprising. The real pearl of our uprising was the victory won under the heavy fire of the uprising in Koshčele on July 15, 1941, from Gornji The partisans of Ceklin and Ljubotinje defeated the motorized battalion of the Italian “Messina” division. The partisans were equipped with rifles and one machine gun, as well as a small amount of bombs and ammunition,” Radojević added.
In this place, as he tells it, a small group of rebels inflicted a catastrophic defeat on the occupiers.
“In a fierce battle that lasted about 8 hours, the insurgents inflicted heavy losses on the well-equipped Italian troops. The entire battalion of about 800 soldiers was almost destroyed. The situation of this important battle was: the enemy lost more than 70 people killed, about 700 prisoners, including 110 seriously wounded, and about 300 Italians slightly wounded. The partisans, including those who took the initiative to help during the battle and some peasants with ammunition, totaled about 110 people, fortunately there were no casualties, only one partisan was slightly wounded. , which sounds incredible. This is one of the most famous battles not only of the July Uprising of the Montenegrin people, but also, in general, of the Yugoslav War of Liberation of the peoples of all ethnic groups in the period of 1941-194”.
He added that the uprising and all its battles were great, especially the battle of Koshchele, which was a real beacon of light for the then enslaved Europe.
“Glory to the heroes and knights of the July 13th insurgents, and the fallen fighters and heroes of this liberal region. Fame and unforgettable stories belong to them, and respected families and relatives are proud to have them. That is why all of us, especially the younger generation, have a permanent obligation to learn from them and protect their works from being forgotten. With this wish, I express my gratitude to all of you, to our Veterans Organization and to our President Veselin Ludovich and his colleagues, to Koshchele and Lyubotini for the always warm welcome.
He hoped that in the coming period these glorious ideas and achievements would be realized, for which the best sons and daughters of our country gave their lives”.
On the same day, the participating delegations laid wreaths at the Lyubotinye Memorial to the Fallen Soldiers, on which the names of 281 Lyubotinye fallen soldiers and seven national heroes were engraved.
“After the ceremony, residents of the area and OBNOR 1941-1945 Cetinje prepared cocktails and a social event for all in attendance,” the announcement concluded.
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