The Šajnović Family is Cruelly Murdered near Okučani
On 30 September 1991, a horrific crime took place in western Slavonia when Marija and Stanko Šajnović and their seven-year-old son Renato were killed in Bodegraj near Okučani. It was …
The Croatian Defence Forces defend Vukovar
On this day in 1991, members of the Croatian Defense Forces (CDF) joined in the defense of Vukovar. A number of brave soldiers gathered in Nuštar on 26 September and …
Yugoslav Flag set Afire during Hajduk-Partizan Soccer Game in Split
When the rioting of Red Star Belgrade’s Delije soccer fans prevented their club from playing a match against Dinamo at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb on 13 May 1990, it was …
The World imposes an Arms Embargo on Croatia
On 25 September 1991, the United Nations (UN) Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 713 which imposed a “complete embargo on all deliveries of arms and military equipment to Yugoslavia.” The …
The Death of Luka Brkljača, War Hero – Biograd buried Two Brothers, Two “Tigers” within Three Days
Luka Brkljača, became the first Croatian soldier from Biograd na Moru to die in the Homeland War when he was killed in action on 24 September 1991 in Nova Gradiška. …
The Armed Marine Detachment – The Heroes who broke the Blockade of Dubrovnik
Only a few days after the Dubrovnik Armed Marine Detachment was founded, the first boat of this legendary unit set sail on 23 September 1991. As a volunteer unit under …
The Occupation of Tovarnik – Where the Yugoslav People’s Army had its Teeth Smashed
On 22 September 1991, the border village of Tovarnik in Srijem was occupied, after which the Yugoslav People’s Army (YPA) and rebel Serb Chetnik troops began to expel and massacre …
Massacre at Ivanovo Selo – The Most Tragic Day for the Czech Community in Croatia during the Homeland War
On 21 September 21, rebel Serbs committed a horrible crime against the civilian population in Ivanovo Selo near Grubišno Polje. In addition to Croats, the area possessed a diverse population …
His Mother believes that her Son is still Alive – War Hero Krešimir Papac disappeared in the Battle of Slakovci
On 20 September 1991, the Yugoslav People’s Army (YPA) attacked the village of Slakovci located on the road between Vinkovci and Tovarnik in eastern Slavonia. As the local residents left …
The Tragic End of Operation “UNA ‘95” – The Death of Nenad Babić, Croatian War Hero
Only a day after it was launched, Operation “UNA ‘95” came to a tragic end. On 18 September 1995, the Croatian Army launched Operation “UNA ‘95” when it crossed the …