3rd Army (Kingdom of Yugoslavia)
| 3rd Army | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1941 |
| Disbanded | 1941 |
| Country | Yugoslavia |
| Branch | Royal Yugoslav Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Corps |
| Part of | 3rd Army Group |
| Engagements | Invasion of Yugoslavia (1941) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Ilija Brašić |
The 3rd Army was a Royal Yugoslav Army formation commanded by Armijski đeneral Ilija Brašić during the German-led Axis invasion of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in April 1941 during World War II. It consisted of two reinforced infantry divisions, two infantry divisions, and a brigade-strength horsed cavalry detachment. It formed part of the 3rd Army Group, and was responsible for the Yugoslav-Albania border between Lake Ohrid and Lake Skadar.