Chronology of the War

After years of war, loss, and rebuilding, Croatia entered a new era between 1996 and 1998 — one defined not by battle, but by diplomacy, reconstruction, and reconciliation. With…

By 1995, Croatia stood ready to reclaim its sovereignty in full. Years of rebuilding, training, and strategic patience had paid off. The Croatian Army was now a well-organized, confident force —…

After years of intense fighting and fragile ceasefires, 1994 marked a strategic turning point for Croatia. The country began to shift its focus from survival to preparation — rebuilding its…

By 1993, Croatia’s war for independence had entered a new phase. After years of defending against attacks, the Croatian Army began to push forward with carefully planned offensives to reclaim its…

By early 1992, the worst of Croatia’s fighting had begun to subside — not because peace had been achieved, but because the war was shifting beyond its borders. After a year of devastation,…

By 1991, Croatia’s calls for independence had reached a breaking point. What began as political unrest the year before erupted into open war. With the Yugoslav People’s Army (JNA) backing Serb…