Source-https://www.utterlyinteresting.com/post/executed-by-the-nazis-at-age-17-lepa-radi%C4%87-was-tougher-than-all-of-us


snip-"Lepa’s family was deeply involved in this struggle. Both her father and uncle joined the Partisans, and their commitment soon drew the attention of the Ustaše. In November 1941, the Radić family was arrested by fascist collaborators. Lepa herself was detained, but she was not destined to remain in captivity for long. On 23 December 1941, with the aid of undercover Partisan operatives, she made a daring escape.


Rather than seek refuge, she made a fateful decision: she would not only join the Partisans but would actively fight alongside them."


At just 16 years old, Lepa joined the 7th Company of the 2nd Krajina Detachment. She took on a variety of roles—courier, saboteur, and later, frontline fighter. She was known for her determination and discipline, and she quickly gained the respect of her older, more experienced comrades. She participated in sabotage missions, helped transport wounded fighters, and took part in daring operations to disrupt enemy supply lines."




snip-"During this time, Lepa played a crucial role in the Battle of Neretva, one of the most significant engagements of the war. She was tasked with transporting wounded fighters from the battlefield, often under heavy fire. But she also showed her bravery in direct combat. In February 1943, during a mission to evacuate women and children from a village encircled by German forces, she and her comrades fought to the last bullet. Eventually, she was captured by SS troops."


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