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Croatia’s ‘City of Heroes’: Vukovar’s Warning From the Past

In June 1991, Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia. Two months later, the Yugoslav People’s Army laid siege to the Croatian city of Vukovar and devastated it. The city still carries both the ...
The Guardian

‘A fascinating discovery’: research challenges Battle of Hastings narrative

Harold may have sailed, not marched, in 1066, reshaping explanations for his defeat in England’s historic battle The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy ...
The Christian Chronicle

The battle for Vukovar

VUKOVAR, CROATIA — The water tower in this Central European city took more than 600 direct hits during Croatia’s War of Independence but remained standing. At times, Goran Kumrić wishes the people ...
wnep

Croatians commemorate the siege of Vukovar, a national symbol of the war of independence

VUKOVAR, Croatia(AP) — Croatia on Tuesday marked the anniversary of the fall of Vukovar, which was demolished by the Serb-led Yugoslav army during the 1991-95 war and became a symbol of resistance and ...