Battle of Slavonski Brod

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Slavonia
gptkbp:aftermath Destruction of infrastructure
Humanitarian crises
Displacement of local population
International attention on the conflict
Increased Croatian territorial control
gptkbp:casualties High on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Croatian_Army
gptkb:Yugoslav_People's_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Vladimir_Šeks
gptkb:Tihomir_Blaškić
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayed in literature and film
Influenced Croatian national identity
gptkbp:date 1991-1992
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Condemnation of violence
Humanitarian aid efforts
Calls for peace negotiations
gptkbp:duration several months
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Okučani
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of the larger conflict in the Balkans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Slavonski Brod
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Commemorative events held annually
gptkbp:is_involved_in urban warfare
tank battles
infantry assaults
artillery bombardments
gptkbp:legacy Study in military history courses
Impact on post-war reconciliation efforts
Influence on military strategy in the region
Continued discussions on war crimes
Symbol of resistance for Croatians
gptkbp:location Slavonski Brod, Croatia
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive during the war
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Croatian_War_of_Independence
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Vukovar
gptkbp:result Croatian victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic control of Slavonia
gptkbp:strategic_importance Influence on regional power dynamics
Control of transport routes
Access to the Sava River
Proximity to Bosnia and Herzegovina
gptkbp:tactics Combined arms operations
Use of fortified positions
Use of snipers
Counter-offensives by Croatian forces
Guerrilla warfare employed by defenders