Stepa Stepanovic

ModernGeneralSerbia1856 — 1929

Serbian field marshal who won at Cer.

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Quick Facts

Born

1856

Died

1929

Country

Serbia

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score49.2

Stepa Stepanovic — Complete Timeline

1914 AD

Battle of CerWar

Stepanovic commanded the Serbian 2nd Army at the Battle of Cer, the first Allied victory of World War I. His forces defeated the Austro-Hungarian 5th Army, forcing them to retreat across the Drina River.

World War IFirst Allied VictoryBattle

Impact: regionalconstructive

Promotion to Field MarshalPolitical Action

Stepanovic was promoted to field marshal (vojvoda) by King Petar I after his victory at the Battle of Cer. He was the first Serbian officer to receive this rank in World War I.

PromotionMilitary Career

Impact: nationalconstructive

1916 AD

Command during the Salonika FrontWar◆ Major

Stepanovic commanded the Serbian 2nd Army on the Salonika Front. His forces participated in the Allied offensives that eventually broke the front in 1918, leading to the liberation of Serbia.

World War ISalonika FrontLiberation

Impact: regionalconstructive