Battles of Glina (1991)
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The Battle for Glina was an armed conflict between a Knindža unit supported by the JNA against the joint forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Croatia and the Croatian Army. Two battles were fought in Glina and both ended in serbian victories as they managed to capture of the police station, which became part of SAO Krajina.
Quick Facts Battle for Glina in 1991, Date ...
Battle for Glina in 1991 | |||||||
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Part of the Croatian War of Independence | |||||||
Location of Glina in Croatia | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Croatia |
Serbian volunteers Supported by: SFR Yugoslavia | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Tomislav Rom † Ivan Šantek (WIA) |
Dragan Vasiljković Bojan Drobnjak | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
600-650 soldiers and police officers | 28-29 soldiers & volunteers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1 killed and 1 wounded |
Unofficial estimate: 2 killed and 1 wounded |
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