Battle of the Barracks
Destroyed Yugoslav Army T-55 tank. This tank was hit by a Croatian AT missile, abandoned by its crew and later destroyed by another JNA tank.
Historical Overview
The Battle of the Barracks was a series of engagements that occurred in mid-to-late 1991 between the Croatian National Guard and the Croatian police on one side and the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) on the other. The battle took place around numerous JNA posts in Croatia, starting when Croatian forces blockaded the JNA barracks, weapons storage depots and other facilities. It formally began on 14 September; its objective was to neutralise the JNA positions in ZNG-held territory and to secure arms and ammunition supplies for the poorly equipped ZNG.
Quick Facts
Croatia
- Commander: Anton Tus
- Strength: landesweit
- Casualties: gering
Yugoslavia
- Commander: Veljko Kadijević
- Strength: landesweit
- Casualties: hoch (Gef.)
Strategic Context
Arming the new Croatian Army.
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Historical Locations
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