Among other heroes of the Civil War, Oleko Dundich stood out for his incredible courage and unparalleled courage. The brave Croat fought for the ideals of the revolution away from his homeland. His personality is shrouded in legends, many of which have no relation to reality. Information about Dunditsch is fragmentary and incomplete. The image of the legendary red cavalryman is reflected in literature and cinematography.
The mystery of the personality of Oleko Dundich
Already after the end of the Civil War, historians were surprised to find out that reliable information was not preserved about this person. No one knew exactly the exact name, date and time of birth. Not in the archives and its reliable images. All the events of the well-known historians of Dundich's life fit into the two years that the brave cavalryman spent in the ranks of the Red Army - from spring 1918 to July 1920.
The painstaking work in the archives did not lead to tangible results. Historians wondered what the name of the hero really was: Tomo Dundich, Milutin Cholic, Ivan or Alex? Data was collected bit by bit, picking up literary sources, interviewing colleagues and fellow countrymen. Many of the information was in conflict with each other. There is no data on the personal life of the legendary cavalryman.
