Operation Schwarz

May 15 – June 16, 1943 · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Result Inconclusive

Axis forces surrounded Tito's main Partisan army near the Sutjeska river in Bosnia. The Partisans broke out with very heavy losses, and their escape raised their standing with the Allies.

Axis powers

Yugoslav Partisans

Strength and losses

Strength
127,000
Aircraft
300