Siege of Dubrovnik

GPTKB entity

Statements (88)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:aftermath UNESCO World Heritage Site status
destruction of cultural heritage
gptkbp:casualties significant civilian casualties
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Yugoslav_People's_Army
Croatian forces
gptkbp:commemoration annual memorial events
documentaries and films produced
literature and art inspired by the siege
gptkbp:consequences gptkb:war_crimes
international law implications
gptkbp:cultural_impact displacement of residents
UNESCO World Heritage Site status
loss of historical artifacts
damage to historical buildings
impact on local population's morale
gptkbp:cultural_significance UNESCO recognition
commemoration events
tourism impact
historical research and publications
art and literature inspired by the siege
Dubrovnik's artistic contributions
Dubrovnik's festivals and traditions
Dubrovnik's historical architecture
Dubrovnik's influence on regional culture
Dubrovnik's literary heritage
Dubrovnik's role in Mediterranean trade
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations increased international support for Croatia
gptkbp:duration approximately 7 months
gptkbp:economic_impact infrastructure destruction
damage to tourism industry
gptkbp:election_result increased Croatian nationalism
strengthening of Croatian independence movement
gptkbp:end_date 1992-05-31
gptkbp:historical_context part of the breakup of Yugoslavia
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of resistance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Dubrovnik
gptkbp:impact local population
humanitarian organizations
international volunteers
refugees from surrounding areas
gptkbp:international_relations debates on humanitarian intervention
discussions on war crimes tribunals
gptkbp:international_response condemnation of the siege
UNESCO intervention
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:General_Pavle_Strugar
gptkb:General_Ante_Gotovina
General Mladen Markač
Mayor of Dubrovnik, Andro Vlahušić
President Franjo Tuđman
Serbian forces commander, General Ratko Mladić
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:historical_memory
symbol of resistance
cultural resilience
artistic representations
documentaries and films
remains a symbol of resilience
influenced future military engagements in the region
gptkbp:location gptkb:Dubrovnik
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive international media coverage
gptkbp:military_outcome reconstruction efforts
NATO involvement in the region
establishment of Croatian control
establishment of Croatian control over Dubrovnik
end of the siege marked by the fall of the blockade
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:blockade
siege warfare
urban warfare
artillery bombardment
sniper fire
gptkbp:notable_event bombing of the Old Town
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Croatian_War_of_Independence
gptkbp:political_impact impact on Yugoslav politics
increased nationalism in Croatia
gptkbp:result Croatian victory
gptkbp:social_issues displacement of civilians
war crimes allegations
gptkbp:start_date 1991-10-01
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:cultural_heritage_site
Adriatic Sea access
gptkbp:strategy urban warfare
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dubrovnik_Walls
gptkb:Croatian_War_of_Independence
gptkb:Dubrovnik
gptkb:City_Walls_of_Dubrovnik
gptkb:Old_Town_of_Dubrovnik
gptkb:Old_Town_Walls
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5