Die Militäroperation Južni potez 1995

Abstract

The article deals with the causes, participants, course, and consequences of the military operation Southern Move (Južni potez), the last battle between the Army of Republika Srpska and Croatian forces in the war in Bosnia. The article attempts to throw some light on the role of the Western diplomacy and regional actors in the operation Southern Move. Through an analysis of strategic and operative aspects of the operation, the account of the battle intends to elucidate primary characteristics of the belligerent armies. The article is based on the original sources published by the Hague Tribunal, as well as on secondary sources.

Keywords

• Southern Move
• Južni potez
• War in Bosnia
• Army of Republika Srpska
• Croatian Army
• military operation
• VRS
• HVO
• HV
• Bosnia
• 1992–1995