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Alexander SaichichMontenegrin and Russian officer
Date of Birth: 05.08.1873
Country:  Montenegro |
Content:
- Ljubo Savić aka Ljubo Sačić
- Military Service in Montenegro and Constantinople
- Russo-Japanese War and the Duel with the Samurai
- Later Military Service
- Tragic Death
Ljubo Savić aka Ljubo Sačić
Early Life and EducationLjubo Savić, also known as Ljubo Sačić, was a Montenegrin and Russian officer born into the Vasojevići clan. After completing his primary education in Cetinje under the patronage of Prince Nikola, he attended gymnasium in Dubrovnik. He later enrolled in the Belgrade Infantry School for Junior Officers.
Military Service in Montenegro and Constantinople
Savić returned to Montenegro and served as an adjutant in the Vasojevići Brigade for three years, rising to the rank of lieutenant of the guard. He continued his training in Constantinople, serving in the city for an additional three years.
Russo-Japanese War and the Duel with the Samurai
In 1905, Savić joined the Montenegrin detachment under Jovan Lipovac in the Russo-Japanese War. Known for his exceptional military skills, he could saddle a horse at full gallop and crawl beneath it while riding. He was also a master swordsman, able to disarm opponents with a simple stick.
During the war, the Japanese sent an envoy to the Russian headquarters, proposing a duel between a Russian officer and a Japanese samurai. Savić volunteered and faced off against a heavily armored samurai on horseback. Despite being wounded, Savić dealt a fatal blow to his opponent, sending the samurai's corpse tumbling to the ground. He was hailed as a hero and nicknamed "Muromets." Emperor Nicholas II granted him a lifelong pension.
Later Military Service
Savić commanded a squadron of the Amur Dragoon Regiment and rose to the rank of captain. He received numerous decorations for his bravery, including the Orders of St. Anna, St. Stanislaus, St. Vladimir, and the Crown of Italy.
Tragic Death
On April 7, 1911, a fire broke out in the royal palace where Savić was stationed. He heroically rescued priceless objects and jumped from the fourth floor to escape the flames. Unfortunately, the fall proved fatal, and he died at the scene. He was laid to rest with full military honors, leaving behind a son named Vladimir.
