# Commemorations of the Croatian 5th Guards Brigade

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/commemorations-of-the-croatian-5th-guards-brigade
> Updated: 2026-10-13T10:12:46.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 5th Guards Brigade ‘Sokolovi’ of the Croatian Army has been the subject of recent historical documentation and commemorative events.

In early October, the monograph ‘Sokolovi’ (Falcons) was presented in Zadar and Dubrovnik. This publication provides a documentary account of the brigade’s operations during the Homeland War, utilizing archival records and field accounts from over 300 members to detail movements through Maslenica and operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The work also serves as a memorial to the 89 members killed or wounded during the conflict.

Following the monograph presentation, ceremonies were held in Našice to mark the 34th anniversary of the brigade’s formation and the Day of the 1st Armored-Mechanized Battalion ‘Sokolovi’. The event included military commanders, veterans, and local officials, focusing on the importance of preserving wartime traditions and honoring the sacrifices made to secure Croatia’s independence.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Našice commemorates 34th anniversary of 5th Guards Brigade ‘Sokolovi’

The 34th anniversary of the 5th Guards Brigade ‘Sokolovi’ and the 1st Armored-Mechanized Battalion was celebrated in Našice, honoring Croatian veterans and military traditions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naice-commemorates-34th-anniversary-of-5th-guards-brigade-sokolovi

### 2026-10-08: 5th Guards Brigade monograph ‘Sokolovi’ presented in Croatia

The monograph ‘Sokolovi’ has been presented in Zadar and Dubrovnik, documenting the history and operations of the Croatian Army's 5th Guards Brigade during the Homeland War.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/5th-guards-brigade-monograph-sokolovi-presented-in-croatia

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