Battle for Jasenovac
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The Battle for Jasenovac occurred during the Croatian War of Independence. In September 1991, Serbian forces had taken the village of Jasenovac but on 8 October, the HVO tried an unsuccesful counter-offensive.[1]
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Battle for Jasenovac | |||||||
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Part of the Croatian War of Independence | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
SAO Krajina Support by: Yugoslavia | Croatia | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Vojislav Šešelj Željko Ražnatović | Anton Tus | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Serb Volunteer Guard Scorpions Wolves of Vučjak | |||||||
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None | 10-50 Killed |
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During the Croatian Army's retreat, they shelled a bridge, causing some damage to the Serbs but Jasenovac remained in their hands. During the village's occupation, Croatian civilians were forced to flee, with many also getting killed.[2][3]