14.10.2013
Book "Two centuries of military in Branicevo" presented in Pozarevac
On the occasion of the celebration of the liberation of the city of Pozarevac and the centenary of the Balkan wars, the monograph "Two centuries of military in Branicevo" by Colonel Milivoje Pajović, Chief of the Peacekeeping Operations Centre and Jasmina Nikolic, Director of the Historical Archives of Pozarevac, was presented tonight in Pozarevac.Besides the authors of the monograph, participants in the Memorial Room in the "General Pavle Jurisic Sturm" barracks were addressed by the mayor of Pozarevac Miomir Ilic, Pozarevac Garrison and Army Training Center Commander Colonel Dusko Sljivancanin, director of the Odbrana Media Center Colonel Slavoljub Markovic and the book reviewer Miroljub Manojlovic. The promotion was organized by the city of Pozarevac , Pozarevac Historical Archive, the Odbrana Media Center and Pozarevac Garrison Command.
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ayor expressed his belief that showing respect for the past demonstrated commitment to the life that Pozarevac lives today, and paid tribute to the authors for the monograph. He praised the professionalism and patriotism of the Historical Archives of Pozarevac, adding that the book is an important project of that institution.Colonel Sljivacanin said a soldier is not often given a chance to express his/her feelings and took the opportunity to read the preface of the book. In addition, he spoke about future plans of the Memorial Room – "Pride of the Pozarevac Garrison".
Director of the Odbrana Media Centre pointed out that, although the book was promoted in Belgrade in April, there is no better place for it to be presented to the public than the Memorial Room.
- Centuries, decades and years have been recorded here, and right here, in front of the wall of heroes, it is the best place to promote the rich military history of the Branicevo district. This is, nevertheless, the main book promotion, Lieutenant Colonel Markovic said announcing that the monograph will be promoted at the upcoming Book Fair in Belgrade, and recalled the beginnings and present ideas for future cooperation between the Odbrana Media Center and the Historical Archives of Pozarevac.Miroljub Manojlovic pointed out that the book, which was created as an accompanying part of the exhibition of the same name, represents an important contribution to elucidating the history of the Serbian Armed Forces and is the pillar of security and guarantee of the modern Serbian state and the Serbian people. He added that the book and the exhibition provide an insight into how the process of creation of the military took place in Branicevo district, stirring up at the same time deep patriotic feelings.
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f the monograph, Jasmina Nikolic, spoke about the historical data during the wars in the Branicevo region. She pointed out that the book is a concentrated research treasury that is available for further interpretation, systematization and wider contribution to our historical and military science. Also, the Director of the Pozarevac Historical Archives thanked all the contributors who have recognized the desire of the author and helped publishing the collected archival materials, because the book has to be treasure of the memory of all previous units from the Pozarevac Garrison.Colonel Pajovic said that "we beat oblivion; we have the Memorial Room and now a book that celebrates the victory and freedom".
- Not just on one day of the year, but al the time it is our obligation to cherish the memory of famous ancestors. The book is not only about the military history of Pozarevac, but the overall picture of history and a document on the strength and will of our citizens, with which we can commend to all, Colonel Pajovic pointed out, adding that the book was "a walking monument".
The promotion of the monograph was complemented by Professors of Musical High School Srecko Vasic and Ilija Rajkovic, by the sounds of military music on the accordion and piano.
The City of Pozarevac and Branicevon district are rich source of the Serbian military tradition. In Branicevo, and on the banks of the Danube and the Morava River Basins encompassing it, about 15 000 patriots gave their lives in ten wars, including the two world wars. As early as in 1825, Pozarevac began training of the first soldiers of Pozarevac, Smederevo and Resavska districts. Five years later the Guard was formed. In Pozarevac, military music band was also established, a military hospital was formed, and the Military Academy started with its work.In the Memorial Room there is a permanent memorial display "Two centuries of military in Branicevo" which is a joint project of the Pozarevac Garrison Command and the Historical Archives of Pozarevac. It includes important dates, persons and social circumstances from 1804 to date. The documents testify about the entire military history of the Serbian state. The authors of the promoted book are also the authors of the display.
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