The infamous 'graveyard of tanks' - Croatian war of independence.

This road is the infamous “graveyard of tanks”, but why is it called that?

In 1991, the Trpinja Road was a narrow and winding thoroughfare located in the eastern part of Croatia, near the town of Vukovar. It was a vital supply route connecting various settlements in the region and served as a key artery for both civilian transportation and military logistics during the Croatian War of Independence.

Characterized by its narrowness and flanked by buildings on both sides, the Trpinja Road presented a challenging terrain for military operations. The road's layout made it susceptible to ambushes and guerrilla-style tactics, as Croatian defenders took advantage of its geography to disrupt and impede the progress of Yugoslav forces advancing toward Vukovar.

During the conflict, the Trpinja Road witnessed intense fighting, with Croatian defenders using hit-and-run tactics to target and disable enemy tanks and armored vehicles. The road became notorious as the "graveyard of tanks" due to the high number of military vehicles destroyed or rendered inoperable along its route.

Despite its strategic importance, the Trpinja Road was also a symbol of resilience and defiance for Croatian forces, who valiantly defended their territory against overwhelming odds. The road's significance during the Croatian War of Independence remains etched in the annals of history as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for Croatia's independence.

During the Croatian war of independence, a much more powerful Yugoslav army tried to take this strategically important city called Vukovar, and one way to attack the city was along the Trpinja road. This road was very narrow with houses on both sides, so when enemy tanks and armored vehicles were passing through in the column, the defenders who were positioned in those houses used the classic hit and run tactic while disabling the first and the last vehicle so the others remained trapped. Dozens of enemy tanks and armored vehicles were destroyed on that road.

Video credits: Croatian Ministry of Defense (MORH) CC 4.0

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I was on Trpinja while visiting Vukovar, we were there less than 15 minutes there (with school).