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Battle of Vukovar

1991 Slawonien Belagerung

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Main street, Vukovar

Main street, Vukovar

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Heroes de Vukovar Goran es el de la Derecha

Heroes de Vukovar Goran es el de la Derecha

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Main street in Vukovar, Croatia - damaged building; a remains of military clashes from 1991

Main street in Vukovar, Croatia - damaged building; a remains of military clashes from 1991

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destroyed house in vukovar, croatia

destroyed house in vukovar, croatia

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Destroyed house in Vukovar after the Croatian War of Independance (1991-1995).

Destroyed house in Vukovar after the Croatian War of Independance (1991-1995).

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Vukovar turm

Vukovar turm

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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

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

Author: Peter Denton from Teddington, UKLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Wholesale merciless destruction in a town without pity. One of a set here

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

Author: Peter Denton from Teddington, UKLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Map of the Battle of Vukovar, September 1991 - November 1991

Map of the Battle of Vukovar, September 1991 - November 1991

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Chetnik flag used by Serb forces during the battle of Vukovar

Chetnik flag used by Serb forces during the battle of Vukovar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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M59 Helmets of the Yugoslav People's Army used during the Battle of Vukovar.

M59 Helmets of the Yugoslav People's Army used during the Battle of Vukovar.

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This image  is available from the United States Library of Congress's Geography & Map Division under the digital ID g6841sm.gct00210.This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing.

This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Geography & Map Division under the digital ID g6841sm.gct00210.This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing.

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Historical Overview

87-day siege; symbol of Croatian resistance.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Serb. victory.

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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