Description
The Black Legion (Crna Legija in Croatian) was a military unit of the Ustaše militia during WWII, operating under the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) — a Croatian state established in 1941.
Overview:
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Official Name: 1st Standing Active Brigade (Prvi stajaći djelatni sdrug)
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Nicknamed: Black Legion due to their black uniforms
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Active Years: 1941–1945
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Affiliation: Ustaše militia
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Allegiance: Independent State of Croatia (NDH), aligned with Germany and Italy
