The battle in Vukovar was the greatest battle of all during the Homeland war. The siege of the city lasted for 87 long days. Unfortunately, when it ended the city was left in ruins and many innocent lives were lost while many people left their homes and went to the unknown. In that battle between 2 900 and 3 600 people lost their lives. The city of Vukovar lost the battle against the fierce enemy on November 18th, 1991.

The loss of Vukovar presented and still presents the greatest loss for our homeland. It was only in 1998 when we took Vukovar back from the enemies. That was a great victory for the Croatian army and the Croatian people which helped us in our struggle for independence. 

There were many poems written about the city, many songs recorded, many films as well...so that people can always remember the sufferings of people there, the sufferings of the City itself.

Although many years had passed, people need to remember Vukovar, show their respect for the sacrifice of the city and its inhabitants, the courage they had during the siege, the strength that found in themselves to carry on.

Let us remind you of the words of Siniša Glavašević:

'A grad, za nj ne brinite, on je sve vrijeme bio u vama.

Samo skriven.

Da ga krvnik ne nađe.

Grad – to ste vi’