Battle of Vukovar

A forlorn Yugoslav flag in an utterly destroyed town. One of a set here

Destroyed Yugoslav National Army T-72 tank at Vukovar, 1991.

Destroyed buildings in Vukovar, November 1991. One of a set here.

Main street, Vukovar

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Heroes de Vukovar Goran es el de la Derecha
Main street in Vukovar, Croatia - damaged building; a remains of military clashes from 1991
destroyed house in vukovar, croatia
Destroyed house in Vukovar after the Croatian War of Independance (1991-1995).

Vukovar turm

This child, and much-hugged friend, was one of thousands waiting to be evacuated to safety by the UN. I took this photograph not far from Dubrovnik; it's one of a set here

Wholesale merciless destruction in a town without pity. One of a set here

Map of the Battle of Vukovar, September 1991 - November 1991
Chetnik flag used by Serb forces during the battle of Vukovar

This child, and much-hugged friend, was one of thousands waiting to be evacuated to safety by the UN. One of a set here.

A destroyed street in Vukovar, November 1991. One of a set here

Map of military operations in eastern Slavonia, Croatia, September 1991 - January 1992

Jean-Michel Nicollier, French volunteer and Croatian soldier in the Croatian War of Independence who was executed by Serbian aggressors in the Vukovar massacre on 20-21 November 1991
M59 Helmets of the Yugoslav People's Army used during the Battle of Vukovar.

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Historical Overview
87-day siege; symbol of Croatian resistance.
Quick Facts
Serbs / JNA
- Commander: Mile Mrkšić
- Strength: 35000
- Casualties: 1100
Croatia
- Commander: Mile Dedaković
- Strength: 1800
- Casualties: 879
Strategic Context
Serbian offensive to capture East Slavonia.
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Historical Locations
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