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Independence
Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia with Franjo Tudjman as the president. -
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Battle of Vukovar
An 87 day attack by the Yugoslav Peoples Army on the Croatian city, Vukovar. This battle almost caused a complete destruction on the city. It also helped Croatia get international support for it's independence. -
Battle of the Barracks
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Battle of the Barracks
The most important battle for a Croatian victory. Croatian forces captured valuable heavy equipment from the Yugoslav Peoples Army, like tanks and artillery needed for the war. -
Lovas Massacre
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Lovas Massacre
The village of Lovas is targeted by an artillery bombardment and is occupied by Serb paramilitary forces. Houses and churches were destroyed, people were mistreated and tortured, and graveyards were desecrated. Seventy-five civilians were murdered. -
Recognition
Croatia is recognized as a country around the world. -
A New Member
Croatia becomes a member of the United Nations. -
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Operation Maslenica
An offensive was launched by the Croatian Army to retake the territory in northern Dalmatia and Lika. The result was a success for Croatian forces. -
Operation Storm
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Operation Storm
The operation was one of the biggest European land offensives. The offensive started early on Aug. 4 and ended with a Croation victory about four days later. The operation was used to gain control of parts of Croatia that were claimed by ethnic Serbs. -
Erdut Agreement
Officials signed the Erdut Agreement which gave Croatia control of part of eastern Slavonia and it allowed refuges to return home. -
Dayton Agreement
With the signing of the Dayton Agreement, the war ended in 1995.
