Plitvice Lakes incident
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The Plitvice Lakes incident was an armed clash at the beginning of the Croatian War of Independence. It was fought between Croatian police and armed forces from the Croatian Serb-established SAO Kraji
Croatian police convoy after the ambush at the Plitvice Lakes, 31 March 1991
Memorial to Josip Jović, the first Croatian policeman killed in action
Battle of Gospić
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The Battle of Gospić was fought in the environs of Gospić, Croatia, from 29 August until 22 September 1991 during the Croatian War of Independence. The battle pitted the Yugoslav People's Army, statio
Plitvice Lakes incident
…Lakes in April. The fighting escalated further on 30 August, when the JNA captured the Plitvice Lakes police station and the following day when the Battle of Gospić began. Jović is largely viewed in Croatia as the first casualty of the Croatian War of Independence. A monument dedicated to him was erected in his…
Building in Gospić, damaged during the battle
Damages can still be seen in 2021