Svetozar Gligoric (1923-2012)

"In 1943 [in Montenegro], on my own initiative I joined the partisans. Being a young intellectual with some knowledge of maths & geometry, the superiors proclaimed me an expert in 'semi-heavy' weapons, & entrusted me with the command of a small unit..."

— Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess) May 30, 2025

A grainy but historically interesting photo of Gligorić in his partisan days. pic.twitter.com/PZjJEw7Ecs

— Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess) May 30, 2025