Which military doctrine and institutional body organized by Slovenia successfully countered the Yugoslav People's Army in the Ten-Day War of 1991?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Slovenian Territorial Defence utilizing decentralized tactical ambushes and roadblocks
- Step 1: The Territorial Defence of the Republic of Slovenia (Teritorialna obramba), commanded by Janez Slapar and guided by defence minister Janez Janša, used roadblocks, local knowledge, and tactical isolation of JNA columns to defeat federal forces. Answer: The Slovenian Territorial Defence utilizing decentralized tactical ambushes and roadblocks. Why not the others: Slovenia had no NATO tank divisions, UN peacekeepers were not present, and merchant boats did not mount a naval blockade.
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